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acclamation.

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

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/US
  1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

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  2. The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.

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    With no one running against her, she won by acclamation.
  3. A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.

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  4. An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

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Where this word comes from

* 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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