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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Acclamation \Ac`cla*ma"tion\, n. [L. acclamatio: cf. F.
acclamation.]
1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression
of approval; loud applause.
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On such a day, a holiday having been voted by
acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the
children. --Southey.
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2. (Antiq.) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of
people expressing joy.
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3. In parliamentary usage, the act or method of voting orally
and by groups rather than by ballot, esp. in elections;
specif. (R. C. Ch.), the election of a pope or other
ecclesiastic by unanimous consent of the electors, without
a ballot.
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{Acclamation medals} are those on which laudatory
acclamations are recorded. --Elmes.
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