Meaning & Definition of Acceptance in English

1. The mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

• "He gave credence to the gossip"

• "Acceptance of newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years"

2. The act of accepting with approval

• Favorable reception

• "Its adoption by society"

• "The proposal found wide acceptance"

3. The state of being acceptable and accepted

• "Torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"

4. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

5. Banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank

6. A disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

• "All people should practice toleration and live together in peace"

7. The act of taking something that is offered

• "Her acceptance of the gift encouraged him"

• "He anticipated their acceptance of his offer"