English
Etymology
Latin acclamatio: cf. French acclamation
Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪÊÇn|-eɪÊÇn
Noun
en-noun
- A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
#:On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children. -Southey.
- The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.
- (Antiques): A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
#:Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. -Elmes
- context|Canadian Without opposition in an election.
#:With no one running against her, she won by Acclamation.
Translations
applause
Dutch: gejuich, acclamatie
French: acclamation
German: Zuruf
Interlingua: acclamation
Spanish: aclamación
election of a standby
Dutch: zonder hoofdelijke stemming, met algemene instemming
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