ˌakləˈmāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin acclamation-, acclamatio, from acclamatus (past participle of acclamare ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : a loud eager expression of approval, praise, or assent
she was received with acclamations — Walter Bagehot
2. : an overwhelming approving vote by cheering, shouts, or hand clapping rather than by ballot
made a motion to elect the popular candidate to the chairmanship by acclamation