Acclamation meaning

ăk'lə-mā'shən

The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.

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The definition of acclamation is loudly showing approval or praise, usually by clapping or cheering.

An example of acclamation would be a standing ovation.

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A shout or salute of enthusiastic approval.

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An acclaiming or being acclaimed.

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Loud applause or strong approval.

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A vote by voice; esp., an enthusiastic approving vote without an actual count.

Elected by acclamation.

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A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children. -Robert Southey.

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(Canada, politics) Without opposition in an election.

With no one running against her, she won by acclamation.

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(politics) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

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An oral vote, especially an enthusiastic vote of approval taken without formal ballot.

A motion passed by acclamation.

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(art) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.

Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. - James Elmes.

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Latin acclāmātiō acclāmātiōn- from acclāmātus past participle of acclāmāre to shout at acclaim

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin acclāmātiō (“calling, exclamation, shout of approval”), from acclamo (“shout approval or disapproval of, shout out at”), from ad (“toward”) + clamo (“cry out”)

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Compare French acclamation.

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First attested in 1541.

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