Meaning of acclamation | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
   countable, uncountable
2. The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.
   countable, uncountable
3. A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
   countable, uncountable
4. An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Sometimes a member nominates a chairman and no vote is taken, the assembly signifying their approval by acclamation.”

“On such a day, a holyday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children:..it must be a scramble among the mountains, and I must accompany them; […]”

“See also: uncontested, by default”

“With no one running against her, she won by acclamation.”

“The medals on which laudatory acclamations are recorded are called by antiquaries acclamation medals.”

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