ac|cep|ta|tion

ac|cep|ta|tion
ac|cep|ta|tion «AK sehp TAY shuhn», noun.
1. the usual meaning; the generally accepted meaning: »

It is more important to know the acceptation of a word than its derivation.

2. favorable reception; approval: »

That hypothesis will have a better claim to acceptation (J. A. Brown).

3. a taking as true and satisfactory; belief.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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