acceptance

noun

1. 1

   the act of taking something that is offered

   her acceptance of the gift encouraged him

   he anticipated their acceptance of his offer

2. 2

   the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

   its adoption by society

   the proposal found wide acceptance

3. 3

   a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

   all people should practice toleration and live together in peace

4. 4

   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

5. 5

   (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

6. 6

   banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank

7. 7

   the state of being acceptable and accepted

   torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club