the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; he gave credence to the gossip; acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years

[ Syn: credence ]

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; its adoption by society; the proposal found wide acceptance

[ Syn: adoption , acceptation , espousal ]

the state of being acceptable and accepted; torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club'

(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank

[ Syn: bankers acceptance ]

a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations; all people should practice toleration and live together in peace

[ Syn: toleration , sufferance ]

the act of taking something that is offered; her acceptance of the gift encouraged him; he anticipated their acceptance of his offer'