acceptation acceptation /ˌækˌsɛpˈteɪʃən/

noun

1. The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception  ( acceptation , espousal , adoption , acceptance )
   the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
    Its adoption by society
   its adoption by society
    The proposal found wide acceptance
   the proposal found wide acceptance
   
2. The accepted meaning of a word  ( acceptation , word meaning , word sense )
   the accepted meaning of a word
   
3. Acceptance as true or valid  ( acceptation )
   acceptance as true or valid