acceptance (redirected from implied acceptance)

acceptance,

n the act of a person to whom something is offered or tendered by another, whereby he receives that which is offered with the intention of retaining it. A contract is not valid without the acceptance of an offer by the party to whom the offer is made, either expressly or by conduct.

acceptance, absolute,

n an express and positive agreement to pay a bill according to its text.

acceptance, conditional,

n an agreement to pay a bill on the fulfillment of a condition.

acceptance, implied,

n an acceptance interpreted by law from the acts or conduct of the patient.