acclamation

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“The modern view,” Mr. Sidebottom writes, “is to doubt its historical accuracy. It is a scholarly orthodoxy that the salute was no more than a one-off impromptu acclamation that went very wrong.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Kazakh was the only candidate left standing and was named president by acclamation at the annual congress in Rome.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

It has been suggested that rather than a traditional vote, ratification might instead be confirmed by acclamation - with federations in favour asked to show their support by applauding.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

The role is partly ceremonial — Mainelli’s election in November was conducted by acclamation and was followed by a 3-mile procession, with floats, marching bands and a gold State Coach.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

He clasped their hands to his chest, overcome with tears, and there was general acclamation.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson