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acceptance

ac·cep·tance

US/əkˈsɛp.təns/ fairly common us

noun

1.

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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2.

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

  • “its adoption by society”
  • “the proposal found wide acceptance”
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3.

the state of being acceptable and accepted

  • “torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club”
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4.

(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

5.
6.

a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

  • “all people should practice toleration and live together in peace”
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7.

the act of taking something that is offered

  • “her acceptance of the gift encouraged him”
  • “he anticipated their acceptance of his offer”

Phrases

  • acceptance and commitment therapy
  • acceptance house
  • acceptance speech
  • acceptance test
  • fat acceptance
  • self acceptance
  • wife acceptance factor

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