acceptation

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌæk.sɛp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

acceptation

1. (obsolete) Acceptance; reception; favorable reception or regard; the state of being acceptable.
   • 1769, Oxford Standard text, King James Bible: 1 Timothy, i, 15,

     This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

2. The meaning in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.

   The term is to be used according to its usual acceptation.

3. Ready belief.

Related terms

• acceptative

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