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

These answers, though of a dilatory nature, may be looked upon as an eventual acceptation of the mediation.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) by Various

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

He is a gentleman in all the ordinary acceptation of the word.

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

Putney Bridge, Hammersmith Suspension Bridge, Barnes Railway Bridge, and Kew Bridge, may or may not be included in this series, according to the acceptation of the indefinite word ‘Metropolis.’

From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous