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acceptance

Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛpt(ə)ns/
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Definition of acceptance

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)

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