acceptation

Example Sentences

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In the general acceptation of the term, that implies a criminal accusation by the government.

From Time Magazine Archive

I am… necessitated to use the word Parliament improperly, according to the abusive acceptation thereof.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

He was not looking at her, and so noticed nothing of the spasm of pain which for a second convulsed her face at his literal acceptation of her prayer.

From Miranda of the Balcony A Story by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodle)

But shall we, voyaging in the spirit, use either sailing-boat or motor-boat, in the ordinary acceptation of the latter term.

From Through East Anglia in a Motor Car by Vincent, J. E. (James Edmund)

In its acceptance innumerable forces are combined, innumerable different motives determine its acceptation by different persons.

From A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution by Williams, C. M.