acceptation

ac·cep·ta·tion  (ksp-tshn)

n.

1. The usual or accepted meaning, as of a word or expression. See Synonyms at meaning.

2. Favorable reception; approval.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	acceptation - acceptance as true or valid acceptance - the state of being acceptable and accepted; "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"
	2.	acceptation - the accepted meaning of a word word meaning, word sense signified, sense - the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted; "the dictionary gave several senses for the word"; "in the best sense charity is really a duty"; "the signifier is linked to the signified"
	3.	acceptation - the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance" adoption, acceptance, espousal embrace, bosom - a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" approval, approving, blessing - the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"