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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Acceptioun, n. [ME. acceptioun, etc. (c 1380), OF. acception, L. acceptiōn-, acceptio.]
1. In acceptioun of personis or persone misused for exception. —1549 Compl. 127/8; 152/30. 1596 Dalr. I. 274/13.
2. Acceptance. —1587 Dundee B. Laws 479 (the acceptioun off ony off the officis). 1603 Philotus clxx (dew regaird gude acceptiouns gaines).
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