noun

acceptilation

Acceptilation (noun) means Gratuitous discharge; a release from debt or obligation without payment; free remission.

noun

Gratuitous discharge; a release from debt or obligation without payment; free remission.

The doctrine, laid down by Duns Scotus and maintained by the Arminians, that the satisfaction rendered by Christ was not in itself really a true or full equivalent, but was merely accepted by God, through his gracious goodwill, as sufficient.

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Etymology

From Latin acceptilatio (“entry of a debt collected, acquittance”), from past participle of accipere (compare accept) + latio (“a carrying”), from latus, past participle of ferre (“to carry”).

Rhymes for acceptilation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of acceptilation?

"acceptilation" (noun) means gratuitous discharge; a release from debt or obligation without payment; free remission.

What are the different meanings of acceptilation?

"acceptilation" has 2 main meanings: 1. Gratuitous discharge; a release from debt or obligation without payment; free remission; 2. The doctrine, laid down by Duns Scotus and maintained by the Arminians, that the satisfaction rendered by Christ was not in itself really a true or full equivalent, but was merely accepted by God, through his gracious goodwill, as sufficient.