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acceptation

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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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