Ac`cla*ma"tion (&?;), n. [L. acclamatio: cf. F. acclamation.] 1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children.
Southey.

2. (Antiq.) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.

Ac`cla*ma"tion, n. In parliamentary usage, the act or method of voting orally and by groups rather than by ballot, esp. in elections; specif. (R. C. Ch.), the election of a pope or other ecclesiastic by unanimous consent of the electors, without a ballot.

Ac`cla*ma"tion, n. In parliamentary usage, the act or method of voting orally and by groups rather than by ballot, esp. in elections; specif. (R. C. Ch.), the election of a pope or other ecclesiastic by unanimous consent of the electors, without a ballot.

• A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
       On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children. -Southey.
  
• The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.
  
• (Antiques): A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
       Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. -Elmes