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

Such, however, in its most usual acceptation, Madame Swetchine never was: she never mingled in the light brilliant world; but she did form the centre of attraction to a large circle she had her salon.

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

He was a man of honor, in the true acceptation of that word.

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

Yes, actually a drawing-room, in the most elegant acceptation of the word.

From Franz Liszt by Huneker, James

But, even as he said it, he knew that, in the ordinary acceptation of the term at least, Miss Macks was not alarming.

From The Front Yard by Woolson, Constance Fenimore