acclamation

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The Kazakh was the only candidate left standing and was named president by acclamation at the annual congress in Rome.

From Barron's

Ratification was then confirmed by acclamation - in the form of applause - rather than a traditional vote, with only Norway's football federation abstaining, and criticising the bidding process.

From BBC

Nations gave their votes by 'acclamation' - clapping in front of their cameras via their video links.

From BBC

Rather than a traditional vote, it has been suggested the ratification process will be confirmed by acclamation - with federations in favour asked to show their support by applauding.

From BBC

Norway's football federation has said it will abstain from the acclamation, arguing the bidding process "undermines Fifa's own reforms for good governance" and "challenges trust in Fifa".

From BBC