noun
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
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Examples
- he gave credence to the gossip
- acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
noun
the act of accepting with approval
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- favorable reception
- its adoption by society
- the proposal found wide acceptance
noun
the state of being acceptable and accepted
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- torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club
noun
(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
noun
banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
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banker's acceptance
noun
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
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- all people should practice toleration and live together in peace
noun
the act of taking something that is offered
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- her acceptance of the gift encouraged him
- he anticipated their acceptance of his offer