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ac⋅cep⋅ta⋅tion

  [ak-sep-tey-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the usual or accepted meaning of a word, phrase, etc.
2. favorable regard; approval.
3. belief; acceptance as true or valid.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME < MF. See accept, -ation
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ac·cep·ta·tion   (āk'sěp-tā'shən)   
n.  
  1. The usual or accepted meaning, as of a word or expression. See Synonyms at meaning.
  2. Favorable reception; approval.
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Acceptation

Ac`cep*ta"tion\, n. 1. Acceptance; reception; favorable reception or regard; state of being acceptable. [Obs.]

This is saying worthy of all acceptation. --1 Tim. i. 15.

Some things . . . are notwithstanding of so great dignity and acceptation with God. --Hooker.

2. The meaning in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received; as, term is to be used according to its usual acceptation.

My words, in common acceptation, Could never give this provocation. --Gay.
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Language Translation for : acceptation
Spanish: aceptación,
German: die Zusage,
Japanese: 受諾
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