acclamation: Meaning and Definition of

ac•cla•ma•tion

1. a loud shout or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval.
2. act of acclaiming.
3. a brief responsive chant in antiphonal singing.
4. response (def. 3a).
5. by an oral vote, often unanimous, expressing approval by shouts, hand-clapping, etc., rather than by formal ballot.