An assent and engagement by the person on whom a bill of exchange is drawn, to pay it when due according to the terms of the acceptance; the bill of exchange itself when accepted.
The state of being accepted.
A list of horses accepted as starters in a race.
Synonym of etendue.
The usual or accepted meaning of a word or expression.
The act of accepting; the receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.
An agreeing to the action, proposals, or terms of another by some act which results in the conclusion of a legally binding contract; the reception or taking of a thing bought as that for which it was bought, or as that agreed to be delivered, or the taking of possession of a thing as owner.
Belief in something; agreement, assent.
The act of an authorized representative of the government by which the government assents to ownership of existing and identified supplies, or approves specific services rendered, as partial or complete performance of a contract.
An instance of that act.
The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
A formal objection, especially one by a group.
A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.
To affirm (something).
To object to.
To make a strong objection.
To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.