acceptation
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In the general acceptation of the term, that implies a criminal accusation by the government.
From Time Magazine Archive
Such, however, in its most usual acceptation, Madame Swetchine never was: she never mingled in the light brilliant world; but she did form the centre of attraction to a large circle she had her salon.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by E. Rameur
In its acceptance innumerable forces are combined, innumerable different motives determine its acceptation by different persons.
From A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution by C. M. Williams
He was a man of honor, in the true acceptation of that word.
From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by A Sexton of the Old School
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 P?ter Vay
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