Definition of acceptance
1
: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
- His theories have gained widespread acceptance.
2
: the act of accepting something or someone : the fact of being accepted : approval
- acceptance of responsibility
3
law
: an agreeing either expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another so that a contract is concluded and the parties become legally bound
4 a
: the act of accepting a time draft or bill of exchange for payment when due according to the specified terms
b
: an accepted draft or bill of exchange
5
: acceptation 2
