\Ac`cla*ma"tion\, n. [L. acclamatio: cf. F.
acclamation.]
1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression
   of approval; loud applause.
         On such a day, a holiday having been voted by
         acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the
         children.                             --Southey.
2. (Antiq.) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of
   people expressing joy.
{Acclamation medals} are those on which laudatory
   acclamations are recorded. --Elmes.

\Ac`cla*ma"tion\, n.
In parliamentary usage, the act or method of voting orally
and by groups rather than by ballot, esp. in elections;
specif. (R. C. Ch.), the election of a pope or other
ecclesiastic by unanimous consent of the electors, without a
ballot.