accepted
adjective
ac·cept·ed
ik-ˈsep-təd 
ak-
: regarded favorably : given approval or acceptance
a fully accepted member of the group
especially
: generally approved or used
an accepted convention/practice
a widely accepted theory
acceptedly
adverb
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Make a deposit of $5 or more with an accepted banking method, like a debit card or online banking.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The rules remain in place, but clubs don’t kick up a stink if they’re being broken, so governing bodies don’t sanction, and working around them has become accepted practice to help the transfer system run smoothly.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 June 2025
However, cannabis remains a Schedule I substance, lumped in with heroin and LSD — deemed to have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.
—Laura Hartman, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
The Future of Bud & Brunch Pop-Up Events As cannabis continues to become more accepted and legalized in various parts of the world, the demand for events that combine cannabis with social activities like dining is expected to rise.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The rules remain in place, but clubs don’t kick up a stink if they’re being broken, so governing bodies don’t sanction, and working around them has become accepted practice to help the transfer system run smoothly.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 June 2025
However, cannabis remains a Schedule I substance, lumped in with heroin and LSD — deemed to have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.
—Laura Hartman, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
The Future of Bud & Brunch Pop-Up Events As cannabis continues to become more accepted and legalized in various parts of the world, the demand for events that combine cannabis with social activities like dining is expected to rise.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
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“Accepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accepted. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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