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

George Eliot was truly religious, though perhaps not a Christian in the common acceptation.

From Miss Ellis's Mission by Smith, Mary P. Wells

It would be difficult to define self-denial according to the ordinary acceptation of the term.

From Doctrine of the Will by Mahan, Asa

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

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

From Franz Liszt by Huneker, James