acceptance

 
Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛpt(ə)ns/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered: charges involving the acceptance of bribes
  • [count noun] a draft or bill of exchange that is accepted by being signed: a banker’s acceptance
  • 2the process or fact of being received as adequate, valid, or suitable: you must wait for acceptance into the village
  • 3agreement with or belief in an idea or explanation: acceptance of the teaching of the Church
  • willingness to tolerate a difficult situation: a mood of resigned acceptance

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Old French, from accepter (see accept)