1.the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true;
he gave credence to the gossip
2.the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception;
its adoption by society
3.the state of being acceptable and accepted;
torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club
4.(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
5.banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
6.a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations;
all people should practice toleration and live together in peace
7.the act of taking something that is offered;
her acceptance of the gift encouraged him