Acceptation vs. Acception — Which is Correct Spelling?

A particular sense or the generally recognized meaning (common acceptation) of a word or phrase.

The usual or accepted meaning, as of a word or expression

Favorable reception; approval.

(obsolete) Acceptance; reception; favorable reception or regard; the state of being acceptable.

The meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received#Adjective.

Ready belief.

Acceptance; reception; favorable reception or regard; state of being acceptable.

The meaning in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received; as, term is to be used according to its usual acceptation.

Acceptance as true or valid

The accepted meaning of a word

The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception;