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
The Prince de Gallitzin has notified the acceptation of Russia nearly in the same words.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) by Various
Friends, in the common acceptation of that word, may be readily lost and won.
From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by School, A Sexton of the Old
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
The sensation is not fear in the ordinary acceptation of the term.
From Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties by d'Auvergne, Edmund B.
