Acclamation

//æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. countable, uncountable

    "Sometimes a member nominates a chairman and no vote is taken, the assembly signifying their approval by acclamation."

  2. 2
    enthusiastic approval wordnet
  3. 3
    The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates. countable, uncountable

    "See also: uncontested, by default"

  4. 4
    A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy. countable, uncountable

    "The medals on which laudatory acclamations are recorded are called by antiquaries acclamation medals."

  5. 5
    An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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acclaimacclaimcheeraccordaccordanceagreement

Example

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"The motion was carried by acclamation."

Etymology

* First attested in 1541. * Borrowed from Latin acclāmātiō, acclāmātiōnis (“calling, exclamation, shout of approval”), from acclamo (“shout approval or disapproval of, shout out at”), from ad (“toward”) + clamo (“cry out”) * Compare French acclamation.

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