acceptation
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In the general acceptation of the term, that implies a criminal accusation by the government.
From Time Magazine Archive
In a third acceptation of the words they might signify, that a particular tenement was charged to represent the village in regard to the suits, and for this reason privileged in other respects.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Paul Vinogradoff
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 Vielle Moustache
But shall we, voyaging in the spirit, use either sailing-boat or motor-boat, in the ordinary acceptation of the latter term.
From Through East Anglia in a Motor Car by J. E. (James Edmund) Vincent
Some things… are notwithstanding of so great dignity and acceptation with God.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
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