English-French translations for acclamation

• acclamation
  L'adoption par acclamation de ce document a des conséquences particulières. Adoption of the document by acclamation has a special implication.
  (L'Assemblée élit M. Cot par acclamations) Monsieur Cot, je vous félicite. (Parliament elected Mr Cot by acclamation) I congratulate you, Mr Cot.
  Je propose donc de les élire par acclamation, conformément à l'article 13, paragraphe 1. Therefore I propose that they be elected by acclamation, in accordance with Rule 13 (1).

Definition of acclamation

• A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause
• The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees
• A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy
• An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote

Examples

• With no one running against her, she won by acclamation

Related words

• acclaim
• acclaimed
• acclaimer
• acclamatory
• acclamative