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According to WordNet, the noun "acceptance" has 7 sense(s).

100180413 the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance".

104638175 a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations; "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace".

113381602 banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank.

100082525 the act of taking something that is offered; "her acceptance of the gift encouraged him"; "he anticipated their acceptance of his offer".

106193727 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".

113932421 the state of being acceptable and accepted; "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club".

107176073 (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract).


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