(ˌ)akˌseptəˈlāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin acceptilation-, acceptilatio, from accepti lation-, latio, literally, bringing the receipt, from accepti (gen. of acceptum receipt, from neuter of acceptus, past participle of accipere to accept) + lation-, latio act of bringing, from latus (suppletive past participle of ferre to bear) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at accept , bear , tolerate
1. Roman or civil law : a formal verbal acknowledgment by a creditor or other obligee that his claim has been satisfied with or without payment
2.
[Medieval Latin acceptilation-, acceptilatio, from Latin]
in the theology of Duns Scotus : the act of God by which the merit of Jesus Christ was accepted as sufficient for man's salvation