acceptance

英[ək'sept(ə)ns] 美[ək'sɛptəns]

1. 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"

2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception;

"its adoption by society"

"the proposal found wide acceptance"

3. the state of being acceptable and accepted;

"torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"

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

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

6. a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations;

"all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"

7. the act of taking something that is offered;

"her acceptance of the gift encouraged him"

"he anticipated their acceptance of his offer"