acceptation

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Whatever the motive, however, the conduct of the person accepting it alters in accordance with its acceptation.

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

Friends, in the common acceptation of that word, may be readily lost and won.

From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by School, A Sexton of the Old

Putney Bridge, Hammersmith Suspension Bridge, Barnes Railway Bridge, and Kew Bridge, may or may not be included in this series, according to the acceptation of the indefinite word ‘Metropolis.’

From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous

Personal ambition, which, in Mr. Bright's eyes, is something despicable, and which Mr. Gladstone probably regards as a sin, is, in Disraeli's acceptation, something generous and elevating, something to be fostered and encouraged.

From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin