acceptance

(eg. flower, hindu, grace )

acceptance /æk ˈsɛp təns/ ?

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(n) the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
(n) the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
(n) the state of being acceptable and accepted
(n) (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
(n) banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
(n) a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
(n) the act of taking something that is offered

It took a decade of research for the term acceptance and commitment therapy to first show up in a scientific paper, in 1991.
John McCain summed up his personal virtues, but PTI's political columnist thinks the acceptance speech felt flat.
Eight years after the terrorist attacks on 911, Muslim Americans -- particularly Muslim-American women -- continue to face battles in their struggle for acceptance.

But Pace told the newspaper "As an individual, I would not want (acceptance of gay behavior) to be our policy, just like I would not want it to be our policy that if we were to find out that so-and-so was sleeping with somebody else's wife, that we...
on Mar 13, 2007 By: Gen Peter Pace Source: Washington Post
"I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am," Martin stated on his website. "These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within, and...
on Jun 21, 2010 By: Ricky Martin Source: The Money Times
"From the beginning, Mr. Vick has accepted responsibility for his actions, and his self-surrender further demonstrates that acceptance," Martin said in a statement. "Michael wants to again apologize to everyone who has been hurt in this...
on Nov 20, 2007 By: Billy Martin Source: San Jose Mercury News