1 willingness to receive (a gift, payment, duty, etc.).
2 an affirmative answer to an invitation or proposal.
3 (often foll. by of) a willingness to accept (conditions, a circumstance, etc.).
4 a approval, belief (found wide acceptance). b willingness or ability to tolerate.
5 a agreement to meet a bill of exchange. b a bill so accepted.
Etymology: F f. accepter (as ACCEPT)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.