Acceptilation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acceptilation is a noun meaning (civil law) Gratuitous discharge; a release from debt or obligation without payment; free remission.
Meaning
(civil law) Gratuitous discharge; a release from debt or obligation without payment; free remission.
More Meanings
- (theology) 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.
Word Forms
- acceptilations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acquittal, acquittance, absolution, quittance, dismissal, disobligation.
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