Definitions:

1. in contract law, words signifying consent to the terms of an offer, thereby creating a contract noun
   • Our client plans to sign their acceptance by the end of the week.
2. the act of taking something that is offered noun
   • The acceptance of the gift was a necessary part of the ceremony.
3. the state of being acceptable and accepted noun
   • torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club

Synonyms:

• acceptation
• adoption
• banker's acceptance
• credence
• espousal
• sufferance
• toleration