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acceptation Definition

ac·cep·ta·tion (ak′sep tā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the generally accepted meaning (of a word or expression)
  2. Archaic acceptance

Etymology: LL acceptatio: see accept

acceptation Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • term: Nor is it republican, in any acceptation of the term.

Adjective modifier

  • common: The grace of God hath two common noted acceptations in the scripture.
  • full: I am very far from surprised that " you have not committed yourself to full acceptation " of the evolution of man.