acceptation

UK: /ˌæksɛpˈteɪʃən/ US: (ak′sep tā′shən)

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ac•cep•ta•tion  (ak′sep tā′shən), n. 

1. Linguistics the usual or accepted meaning of a word, phrase, etc.
2. favorable regard;
   approval.
3. belief;
   acceptance as true or valid.

• Middle French. See accept, -ation
• late Middle English 1400–50

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acceptation / ˌæksɛpˈteɪʃən/ noun

1. the accepted meaning, as of a word, phrase, etc