acceptation

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Roads or streets cannot be seen, and a town, in our acceptation of the word, does not exist.

From Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod by Vay, P?ter

In a third acceptation of the words they might signify, that a particular tenement was charged to represent the village in regard to the suits, and for this reason privileged in other respects.

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul

According to the ordinary acceptation of the term, a horse is supposed "to bend well" when he arches his neck, yields to the bit, and uses his knees and hocks freely.

From The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises by Moustache, Vielle

Here the Catholic acceptation of a realization of the essence of the Church, historically manifested, would appear to be directly excluded.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.