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 was not looking at her, and so noticed nothing of the spasm of pain which for a second convulsed her face at his literal acceptation of her prayer.

From Miranda of the Balcony A Story by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodle)

Personal ambition, which, in Mr. Bright's eyes, is something despicable, and which Mr. Gladstone probably regards as a sin, is, in Disraeli's acceptation, something generous and elevating, something to be fostered and encouraged.

From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin

Whatever the motive, however, the conduct of the person accepting it alters in accordance with its acceptation.

From A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution by Williams, C. M.

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 Vincent, J. E. (James Edmund)