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

Some things… are notwithstanding of so great dignity and acceptation with God.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

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)

They were neither the very poor—in the recognised acceptation of the words, though heaven knows they were poor enough—neither could they be classed amongst artisans, or mechanics.

From Christina by Moberly, L. G.

Roads or streets cannot be seen, and a town, in our acceptation of the word, does not exist.

From Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod by Vay, P?ter