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   acceptance

   /əkˈsɛpt(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered: "charges involving the acceptance of bribes" Similar receiptreceivingtakingobtainingacquiringundertakingtaking onassumptiontacklingyesaffirmative replyaffirmationconfirmationratification
   • ▪ a draft or bill of exchange that is accepted by being signed: "a banker's acceptance"
   • 2. the process or fact of being received as adequate, valid, or suitable: "you must wait for acceptance into the village" Similar welcomewelcomingfavourable receptionembracingembraceapprovaladoptionintegration
   • 3. agreement with or belief in an idea or explanation: "acceptance of the teaching of the Church" Similar credence (in)belief (in)trust (in)confidence (in)faith (in)reliance (on)dependence (on)tractionswallowing
   • ▪ willingness to tolerate a difficult situation: "a mood of resigned acceptance" Similar tolerationendurancesufferanceforbearanceputting up with

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Old French, from accepter (see accept).

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   What does acceptance mean?

   • ACCEPTANCE definition: 1. general agreement that something is satisfactory or right, or that someone should be included in…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean to accept someone?

   • An acceptance of someone or something is also an indication that you approve of or believe in it (or them). If you dye your hair green and wear a suit made of bear fur, gaining your grandmother’s acceptance may prove difficult if she's a conservative dresser and an animal lover.

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   What does it mean to accept a situation?

   • Your acceptance of a situation, especially an unpleasant or difficult one, is an attitude or feeling that you cannot change it and that you must get used to it. Their acceptance of the system will probably determine its long-term fate. If there is acceptance of a new product, people start to like it and get used to it.

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   What is acceptance based on?

   • This acceptance is based upon a transaction involving the importation or exportation of goods. Accordingly he carries to court a beautiful barb, and requests his majesty's acceptance of it. Strength is given him to do it with acceptance; and, through marvellous grace, he stands among the children of the Covenant!

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   What does accepting a contract mean?

   • His theories have gained widespread acceptance. law : an agreeing either expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another so that a contract is concluded and the parties become legally bound : the act of accepting a time draft or bill of exchange for payment when due according to the specified terms : acceptation sense 2

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   What is the meaning of acceptance?

   • The art of acceptance is making someone who has done you a favor feel that they have done more. Quote by Michael J. Fox. Martin Luther King, Jr. Letting go doesn't mean you don't care about someone anymore. It's realizing that you only have control over yourself.

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   1. an accepting or being accepted. 2. approving reception; approval; acceptability. 3. belief in; assent. 4. a draft or bill of exchange that has been accepted for payment. see also banker's acceptance, trade acceptance.

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   The meaning of ACCEPTANCE is the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable. How to use acceptance in a sentence.

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   Acceptance definition: the act of taking or receiving something offered.. See examples of ACCEPTANCE used in a sentence.

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   Acceptance is taking something given to you. You might be relieved by your friend's acceptance of your apology for accidentally riding your bike over his foot. An acceptance of someone or something is also an indication that you approve of or believe in it (or them).

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   1. The act of taking something offered: the acceptance of a new job. 2. The act of admitting to a group or organization: acceptance of new members into the club. 3. A notification that someone or something has been accepted: received an acceptance from her first-choice college. 4.

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   Your acceptance of a situation, especially an unpleasant or difficult one, is an attitude or feeling that you cannot change it and that you must get used to it. [...]