acceptance

Acceptance means agreeing to receive something or the act of receiving it.

(noun)

An example of acceptance would be the taking of a bribe.

The definition of acceptance means agreeing with or taking on a belief or beliefs.

(noun)

An example of acceptance would be agreeing with the theory of evolution.

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See acceptance in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. an accepting or being accepted
  2. approving reception; approval; acceptability
  3. belief in; assent
  4. a draft or bill of exchange that has been accepted for payment
  5. Law an express or implied act by which one accepts an obligation, offer, contract, etc. together with all its legal consequences

See acceptance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The act or process of accepting.
  2. The state of being accepted or acceptable.
  3. Favorable reception; approval.
  4. Belief in something; agreement.
  5. Abbr. acpt.
    a. A formal indication by a debtor of willingness to pay a time draft or bill of exchange.
    b. A written instrument so accepted.
  6. Law Compliance by one party with the terms and conditions of another's offer so that a contract becomes legally binding between them.

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