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acclamation

ac.cla.ma.tion \.ak-l*-'ma--sh*n\ n [L acclamation-, acclamatio, fr. 
   acclamatus, pp. of acclam]are 1: a loud eager expression of approval, 
   praise, or assent  2: an overwhelming affirmative vote by cheers, shouts, 
   or applause rather t han by ballot