ac·cep·tance
 /ıkˈsɛptəns/  noun   [  noncount  ]
  1 : the act of accepting something or someone
   acceptance of a gift
   acceptance of the truth
   acceptance of responsibility
   her acceptance into the club
   The university has sent me a letter of acceptance.
   He delivered an acceptance speech after he was chosen as the party's presidential nominee.
  2 : the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
   His theories have won/gained/found general/widespread acceptance. [=many people regard his theories as correct]