acceptation
[ak-sep-
tey
-sh
uh
n]
/ˌæk sɛpˈteɪ ʃən/
noun
1.
the usual or
accepted
meaning of a word, phrase, etc.
2.
favorable regard; approval.
3.
belief; acceptance as true or valid.
Origin
1400-50;
late Middle English
<
Middle French.
See
accept
,
-ation
Related forms
nonacceptation,
noun
Examples from the web for
acceptation
In its usual and ordinary
acceptation
it does not connote second or third cousins.
The
acceptation
is used instead of the snapped point.
acceptation
of not using any other treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis while in the study.
British Dictionary definitions for
acceptation
acceptation
/
ˌæksɛpˈteɪʃən
/
noun
1.
the accepted meaning, as of a word, phrase, etc