acceptance meaning and definition

ACCEPTANCE noun

Definition of acceptance (noun)

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"
   • synonyms: credence
2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
   • "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"
   • synonyms: acceptation, adoption, espousal
3. the state of being acceptable and accepted
   • "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"
   • antonym: rejection
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
   • synonyms: banker's acceptance
6. a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
   • "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"
   • synonyms: sufferance, toleration
7. the act of taking something that is offered
   • "her acceptance of the gift encouraged him"; "he anticipated their acceptance of his offer"