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acclamation
/a.klɑ.ma.sjɔ̃/
ovation
Le public a réservé une acclamation debout à l'artiste.
The audience gave the artist a standing ovation.
formal
loud and enthusiastic expression of approval or welcome
Les acclamations ont retenti dans la salle après son discours.
Cheers echoed through the hall after his speech.
Often used in political, artistic, or ceremonial contexts.
Law
formal
act of electing someone by unanimous oral approval rather than formal vote
Le candidat a été nommé par acclamation.
The candidate was elected by acclamation.
Common in parliamentary procedures and assemblies.
Collocations
ovation à tout romprethunderous applausesous les acclamationsamid cheers
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'ovation'
While 'ovation' is a direct synonym, 'acclamation' often implies a more unanimous or formal approval, especially in legal or political contexts.
Gold Rule
Use in context
Reserve 'acclamation' for situations where approval is loud, unanimous, and often ceremonial. For general clapping or praise, 'ovation' or 'applaudissements' may be more appropriate.
Word Origin
From Latin *acclamatio* (shouting, applause), from *acclamare* (to shout at), from *ad-* (to) + *clamare* (to shout).
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts, but more common in ceremonial or public settings. In legal contexts, it refers specifically to unanimous oral election without a vote.
Word Breakdown
ac-
prefix meaning 'to' or 'toward'
prefix-clamation
from Latin *clamare* (to shout)
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