Definition of acclamations Acclamations

We found 3 definitions of acclamations from 2 different sources.

What does acclamations mean?

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Noun
acclamation - enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
		acclaim, plaudits, plaudit, eclat
		commendation, approval a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"

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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)
A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
acclamation (Noun)
Without opposition in an election.
acclamation (Noun)
An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

acclamation (n.)
A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
acclamation (n.)
A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.

acclamation
ak-klam-ā′shun, n. a shout of applause—(poet.) Acclaim′.—v.t. Acclaim′, to declare by acclamation.—adj. Acclam′atory, expressing acclamation. [L. acclamāre—ad, to, clamāre, -ātum, to shout. See Claim.]