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English to English noun
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the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true |  | Example: he gave credence to the gossip
acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
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the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception | | Example: its adoption by society
the proposal found wide acceptance
source: wordnet30
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the state of being acceptable and accepted | | Example: torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club
source: wordnet30
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(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract) | | source: wordnet30
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banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank | | source: wordnet30
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a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations | | Example: all people should practice toleration and live together in peace
source: wordnet30
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the act of taking something that is offered | | Example: her acceptance of the gift encouraged him
he anticipated their acceptance of his offer
source: wordnet30
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The act of accepting; a receiving what is offered, with approbation, satisfaction, or acquiescence; esp., favorable reception; approval; as, the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc. | | source: webster1913
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