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reception

re.cep.tion \ri-'sep-sh*n\ n [ME recepcion, fr. MF or L; MF reception, fr. 
   L reception-, (Xreceptio, fr. receptus, pp. of recipere : the act or action 
   of receiving : as  : RECEIPT  : ADMISSION  : WELCOME, RESPONSE  : a social 
   gathering  : the receiving of a radio or television broadcast