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

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2.Definition: a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

Related Noun(s):sufferance, toleration

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

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4.Definition: the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

"Its adoption by society", "The proposal found wide acceptance"

Related Noun(s):acceptation, adoption, espousal

Category: General

5.Definition: the act of taking something that is offered

"Her acceptance of the gift encouraged him", "He anticipated their acceptance of his offer"

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6.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):credence

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7.Definition: the state of being acceptable and accepted

"Torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"

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