acceptance
Nouns
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(n) the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
- he gave credence to the gossip
- acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
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(n) the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
- its adoption by society
- the proposal found wide acceptance
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(n) the state of being acceptable and accepted
- torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club
- (n) (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
- (n) banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank banker's acceptance,
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(n) a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
- all people should practice toleration and live together in peace
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(n) the act of taking something that is offered
- her acceptance of the gift encouraged him
- he anticipated their acceptance of his offer