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acclamazione

acclamation, acclaim

noun ahk-klah-mah-TSYOH-neh Rare
Communication Expressions

Origin: From Latin acclamatio, from acclamare (to shout in approval).

Usage Note

Acclamazione often appears in the phrase per acclamazione (by acclamation), meaning a vote or appointment made by unanimous vocal approval rather than a formal ballot. It is used in parliamentary procedure, religious conclaves, and sports contexts when a champion is universally recognized. The plural acclamazioni means cheers or shouts of acclaim.

Examples

"Il candidato fu eletto per acclamazione."

Natural Translation

The candidate was elected by acclamation.

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