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acceptance

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ækˈsɛptəns// UK //ɐksˈɛptəns// ac·cep·tance

n. the act of agreeing to an offer or a plan. It can also mean the feeling of being included or welcomed by a group.

n. the act of consenting to receive or undertake something offered; the process of being received as adequate or suitable. Often used in legal or formal contexts to indicate a binding agreement to terms.


SIMPLE

She received a letter of acceptance from the university today.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager's quick acceptance of the proposal surprised the team, as they expected more questions about the budget.

COMPLEX

In contract law, the clear communication of acceptance is a vital step that transforms a mere offer into a legally binding agreement between two parties.

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Origin

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Proto-Indo-European *kap- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *kapyéti Proto-Italic *kapjō Old Latin kapiō Latin capiō Latin accipiō Latin acceptārelbor. Old French accepterder. Middle French acceptanceder. English acceptance * First attested in 1574. From Middle French acceptance, from Old French accepter (“accept”). Equivalent to accept + -ance.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general state of being accepted; countable when referring to a specific document or instance of agreeing.

Pitfall

I am waiting for the acceptation of my applicationI am waiting for the acceptance of my applicationLearners often use the rare or archaic word 'acceptation' when they mean the common noun 'acceptance'.

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