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ac·​cep·​ti·​late | \ akˈseptəˌlāt \
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Definition of acceptilate

: to discharge (a claim) by acceptilation

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First Known Use of acceptilate

1874, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acceptilate

back-formation from acceptilation

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“Acceptilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptilate. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.

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