acceptance
ac·cep·tance
/ıkˈsɛptəns/ noun [ noncount ]
1 : the act of accepting something or someone
acceptance of a gift
acceptance of the truth
acceptance of responsibility
her acceptance into the club
The university has sent me a letter of acceptance.
He delivered an acceptance speech after he was chosen as the party's presidential nominee.
2 : the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
His theories have won/gained/found general/widespread acceptance. [=many people regard his theories as correct]
