Acclamation

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1 Etymology 2 Noun 1 French 2 Interlingua 3 Romanica 3.1 Noun

Etymology

Latin acclamatio: cf. French acclamation

Noun

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

   Quotations

   • On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children. - Southey .

   Translations

   • Dutch: gejuich , acclamatie
   • French: acclamation
   • German: Zuruf
   • Interlingua: acclamation
   • Spanish: aclamación

2. The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.

   Translations

   • Dutch: zonder hoofdelijke stemming, met algemene instemming

3. (Antiques): A representation, in sculpture or on medals , of people expressing joy.

   Quotations

   • Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. - Elmes

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Interlingua

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Romanica

Noun

acclamation

1. acclaim, acclamation