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acceptance
This term carries a heavy emotional weight depending on whether it is used legally or psychologically. In a professional or legal sense, it is a binary switch—either a contract is accepted or it is not—marking the precise moment a commitment becomes binding.
Countable when referring to a specific instance of approval, such as an acceptance letter from a university. Uncountable when referring to the general philosophy of being open to others or the emotional state of peace.
Meanings
Examples
The company sent a formal letter of acceptance.
Her acceptance of the diagnosis allowed her to focus on recovery.
He struggled with social acceptance after moving to the new city.