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acceptance n. [
credence] the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years"
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acceptance n. [
adoption, acceptation, espousal] the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"
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acceptance n. the state of being acceptable and accepted; "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"
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acceptance n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
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acceptance n. [
banker's acceptance] banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
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