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
He is a gentleman in all the ordinary acceptation of the word.
From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin
Some things… are notwithstanding of so great dignity and acceptation with God.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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
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
