Added 4 October 2026
acceptance
/əkˈsɛp.təns/ noun
In Latin: acceptiō First recorded: 1528 Wiktionary
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The act of accepting; the receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.
the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc.
- An instance of that act.
- Belief in something; agreement, assent.
Origin
* First attested in 1528–1530. Probably partly from Middle French acceptance (from Old French accepter (“accept”)) and partly from accept + -ance.
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