What is the meaning of acceptance?

noun

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