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official acceptance

[/əˈfɪʃəl əkˈsɛptəns/]
nounpl: official acceptances
aceitação oficial
1. Formal approval or recognition by an authorized person or institution
The official acceptance of the proposal came after weeks of deliberation.
A aceitação oficial da proposta ocorreu após semanas de deliberação.
2. Legal or administrative confirmation that something meets required standards
Official acceptance of the building required inspection by city officials.
A aceitação oficial do edifício exigiu inspeção pelos oficiais da cidade.
3. In commerce, the formal endorsement of a bill of exchange or contract
The official acceptance of the letter of credit enabled payment processing.
A aceitação oficial da carta de crédito permitiu o processamento do pagamento.
Synonyms
formal approvalofficial endorsementofficial recognitionformal authorization
Antonyms
rejectiondenialdisapprovalrefusal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aceitação oficial
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
Portugal
aceitação oficial
Used in administrative and commercial procedures
São Paulo
aceitação oficial
Common in corporate and government documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light
receive the seal of approval
get official sanction
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