The act of receiving; in a general sense; as the reception of food into the stomach, or of air into the lungs.

The state of being received.

Admission of any thing sent or communicated; as the reception of a letter; the reception of sensation or ideas.

Readmission. All hope is lost of my reception into grace.

Admission of entrance for holding or containing; as a sheath fitted for the reception of a sword; a channel for the reception of water.

A receiving or manner of receiving for entertainment; entertainment. The guests were well pleased with their reception. Nothing displeases more than a cold reception.

A receiving officially; as the reception of an envoy by a foreign court.

Opinion generally admitted. Philosophers who have quitted the popular doctrines of their countries, have fallen into as extravagant opinions, as even common reception countenanced.

Recovery.