What is to take by the mind; to understand; as, How are these words to be accepted 5. (Com.) To receive as obligatory and promise to pay; as, to accept a bill of exchange. Bouvier called?

accept — To take by the mind; to understand; as, How are these words to be accepted 5. (Com.) To receive as obligatory and promise to pay; as, to accept a bill of exchange. Bouvier. (Webster's 1913.)

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