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What does acclamation mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word acclamation? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
  2. The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.
  3. (art) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
  4. (politics) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.
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Although the Security Council approved the proposal by acclamation, time did not permit debate about its merits or shortcomings.
This was received with acclamation, and the proclamation was made from the Hotel de Ville.
Humility is not, however, achieved by acclamation, and something other than humility may be at work in fallibilist argumentation.
Parliament and public greeted this imperial retreat with a fanfare of acclamation.
However, the greatest acclamation was reserved for the audience who to a person applauded and cheered at the conclusion of the play.
Similarly cheers and acclamation punctuated the famous speech of the young senator on man's rights and dignity.

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