Acclamation
WordNet
noun
(1) Enthusiastic approval
"The book met with modest acclaim"
"He acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"
"They gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
- On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children. -Robert Southey.
- The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.
- (antiques): A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
- Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. - James Elmes
- Without opposition in an election.
- With no one running against her, she won by Acclamation.