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Webster 1913 Edition
Acclamation
Acˊcla-ma′tion
,Noun.
[L.
acclamatio
: cf. F. acclamation
.] 1.
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.
2.
(Antiq.)
A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
Acclamation medals
are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded.
Elmes.
Webster 1828 Edition
Acclamation
ACCLAMA'TION
,Noun.
A shout of applause uttered by a multitude. Anciently, acclamation was a form of words, uttered with vehemence, somewhat resembling a song, sometimes accompanied with applauses which were given by the hands. Acclamations were ecclesiastical, military, nuptial, senatorial, synodical, theatrical, &e; They were musical and rythmical; and bestowed for joy, respect, and even reproach, and often accompanied with words, repeated, five, twenty, and even sixty and eighty times. In the later ages of Rome, acclamations were performed by a chorus of music instructed for the purpose.
In modern times, acclamations are expressed by huzzas; by clapping of hands; and often by repeating vivat rex, vivat respublica, long live the king or republish, or other words expressive of joy and good wishes.
Definition 2024
acclamation
acclamation
English
Noun
acclamation (plural acclamations)
- 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. -Robert Southey.
- The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.
- With no one running against her, she won by acclamation.
- (art) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
- Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. - James Elmes
- (politics) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:applause
Translations
applause
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election of a standby
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antique
French
Etymology
From Latin
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /aklamasjɔ̃/
Noun
acclamation f (plural acclamations)