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

They were neither the very poor—in the recognised acceptation of the words, though heaven knows they were poor enough—neither could they be classed amongst artisans, or mechanics.

From Christina by Moberly, L. G.

This is to say, we were, and we gloried in being, absolutely free thinkers, a term which, in its true acceptation, we regarded as man's noblest title.

From The Story of Anna Kingsford and Edward Maitland and of the new Gospel of Interpretation by Maitland, Edward

The Prince de Gallitzin has notified the acceptation of Russia nearly in the same words.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) by Various

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)