Acclamation
Ac·cla·ma·tion
Acclamation
n.
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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.
- A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy. (Antiq.)
- In parliamentary usage, the act or method of voting orally and by groups rather than by ballot, esp. in elections; (R. C. Ch.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Acclamation medals
- are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded.