- a loud shout or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval.
- act of acclaiming.
- a brief responsive chant in antiphonal singing.
- response (def. 3a).
- by an oral vote, often unanimous, expressing approval by shouts, hand-clapping, etc., rather than by formal ballot.
- an enthusiastic reception or exhibition of welcome, approval, etc
- an expression of approval by a meeting or gathering through shouts or applause
- an instance of electing or being elected without opposition
- by acclamation
- by an overwhelming majority without a ballot
- (of an election or electoral victory) without opposition
