acclamation
/æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
- A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
- The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.
- A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
- An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.
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