Associations to the word «Acclamation»

Wiktionary

ACCLAMATION, noun. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
ACCLAMATION, noun. The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.
ACCLAMATION, noun. (art) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
ACCLAMATION, noun. (political) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

Dictionary definition

ACCLAMATION, noun. Enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved".

Wise words

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Martin Luther King, Jr.