Definition of "Acceptance" :

noun: the act of taking something that is offered

"Her acceptance of the gift encouraged him."

noun: the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

"The proposal found wide acceptance."

noun: a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

noun: the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

"Acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years."

noun: (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

noun: banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank

noun: the state of being acceptable and accepted

"Torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club."