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countable and uncountable, plural acclamations
A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. quotations examples
Sometimes a member nominates a chairman and no vote is taken, the assembly signifying their approval by acclamation.
1876, Henry Martyn Robert, Robert’s Rules of Order, Chicago: S.C. Griggs & Co., p. 100, Article IX, Section 46, note
On such a day, a holyday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children:..it must be a scramble among the mountains, and I must accompany them; […]
1829, Robert Southey, “Colloquy VI. Walla Crag.—Owen of Lanark.”, in Sir Thomas More: or, Colloquies on the Progress and Prospects of Society. […], volume I, London: John Murray, […], page 118
The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates. examples
(art) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy. quotations examples
The medals on which laudatory acclamations are recorded are called by antiquaries acclamation medals.
1826, James Elmes, A General and Bibliographical Dictionary of the Fine Arts
(politics) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote. examples