ac·cep·tance 
/ɪkˈsɛptəns/ noun
/ɪkˈsɛptəns/ noun [noncount] 1 : the act of accepting something or someone
▪ acceptance of a gift ▪ acceptance of the truth ▪ acceptance of responsibility ▪ her acceptance into the club ▪ The university has sent me a letter of acceptance. ▪ He delivered an acceptance speech after he was chosen as the party's presidential nominee. 2 : the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
▪ His theories have won/gained/found general/widespread acceptance. [=many people regard his theories as correct]
▪ acceptance of a gift ▪ acceptance of the truth ▪ acceptance of responsibility ▪ her acceptance into the club ▪ The university has sent me a letter of acceptance. ▪ He delivered an acceptance speech after he was chosen as the party's presidential nominee.
▪ His theories have won/gained/found general/widespread acceptance. [=many people regard his theories as correct]
