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Acclamation
Acclamation 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.
Example sentences (20)
John McKeon won the Senate nomination by acclamation, as expected.
What everyone knows now is that James has scored more points than any player ever and acclamation gets tested.
Acclamation Brewing co-owner Jason Yahnke stands behind the bar at the new riverfront location in Verona.
St Andrew South Member of Parliament Mark Golding and St Ann South East (MP) Lisa Hanna are vying for the right to replace Dr Peter Phillips, who gained the position by acclamation in 2017 following the resignation of then incumbent Portia Simpson Miller.
The General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) adopted by acclamation this Wednesday 16th, a resolution presented by Costa Rica and co-sponsored by 52 countries, to declare August 31st as the International Day for People of African Descent.
With no other nominations, he was chosen by acclamation.
In contrast, he says: ‘Jonathan would win the candidacy for the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) by acclamation’.
Shortly after that, the convention endorsed Pelikan by acclamation.
This was by popular acclamation and Alhaji Kasimu gave the assurance that they would not disappoint.
Acclamation was the simplest procedure, consisting entirely of a voice vote.
As witness "The legendary Slade acclamation, 'There was a man sent from God, whose name was John'".
Barnes, Constantine and Eusebius, 11; Cascio, "The New State of Diocletian and Constantine" (CAH), 172. The shift from military acclamation to divine sanctification took the power to appoint emperors away from the army.
Cartier won by acclamation, but Riel's hopes for a swift resolution to the amnesty question were dashed following Cartier's death on 20 May 1873.
In some circles, the player simply lays down the granny hand and the opponents conceding by acclamation.
In theory, the Senate was entitled to choose the new emperor, but did so mindful of acclamation by the army or Praetorians.
Isabella became his wife and Marchesa amid a spectacular outpouring of popular acclamation.
Jones, 59. Marble bust of Constantine the Great from Stonegate, York Constantine sent Galerius an official notice of Constantius's death and his own acclamation.
Marlborough returned to England on 14 December ( O.S ) to the acclamation of Queen Anne and the country.
Reception Upon its release, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead achieved critical acclamation and became a massive success, making Stoppard renowned practically overnight.
The AVRO tournament had brought together the eight players who were, by general acclamation, the best players in the world at the time.