Noun
1. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true;
"he gave credence to the gossip""acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years"2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception;
"its adoption by society""the proposal found wide acceptance"3. the state of being acceptable and accepted;
"torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"4. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
5. banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
6. a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations;
"all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"7. the act of taking something that is offered;
"her acceptance of the gift encouraged him""he anticipated their acceptance of his offer"