acceptation

Definition of Acceptation in English :

1. acceptation

acceptance as true or valid

the accepted meaning of a word

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

Example Sentences:
'its adoption by society'
'the proposal found wide acceptance'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Acceptation

noun

the accepted meaning, as of a word, phrase, etc

noun

1.

the generally accepted meaning (of a word or expression)

2. Archaic

acceptance

n.

1. The usual or accepted meaning, as of a word or expression: In one of its acceptations value is a technical term in music.

2. Favorable reception; approval.