a loud shout or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval.

act of acclaiming.

Liturgy . a brief responsive chant in antiphonal singing.

Ecclesiastical . response ( def. 3a ) . ?

by acclamation, by an oral vote, often unanimous, expressing approval by shouts, hand-clapping, etc.

rather than by formal ballot.

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disapproval

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acclaim , adulation , applause , approbation , big hand , cheer , cheering , cheers , hand , honor , jubilation , laudation , ovation , plaudits , salutation , standing o , tributenotes:acclimation is the process of becoming accustomed to a situation while acclamation is a loud public expression of enthusiastic approval , celebration , commendation , compliment , encomium , eulogy , kudos , panegyric , plaudit