Reception


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Reception is a noun form of receiving, or to receive something, such as art, experience, information, people, products, or vehicles. It is often used in the following contexts:

Astrology

  • Reception (astrology), in astrology, where one planet is located in a sign where a second planet has astrological dignity
  • Mutual reception, an astrological term that applies when two planets are in each other's signs of rulership

Events and rites

  • Reception, a formal party, usually in the evening, where the guests are "received" (welcomed) by the hosts and guests of honor
  • Rite of Reception, the rite through which a baptized person is received into the Catholic Church, including a profession, and the Sacrament of Confirmation and Holy Communion
  • Wedding reception, where the guests are "received" (welcomed) by the hosts and guests of honor

Films

  • Reception (film), a 2011 short film
  • The Reception (film), a 2005 film
  • The Reception (film), "La Réception" is a Quebec film directed by Robert Morin, released in 1989 .

Law

  • Doctrine of reception in English law
  • Jurisprudential reception, a legal theory
  • Reception statute, a law passed by a former British colony that provides for the adoption of pre-independence English common law where not superseded by the local constitution or legislature

Other uses

  • Reception (gridiron football), a type of play where the ball is received (caught) by a player on the thrower's team
  • Reception (school), in England, Wales and South Australia, the first year of primary school, following pre-school or nursery school
  • Reception, critical reception refers to reviewers' reactions to an offering, while popular reception refers to audience and consumers' reactions and popularity, e.g.,
  • Reception, refers to a desk or reception area, where a receptionist serves as the initial contact person to guests and visitors
  • Reception, in telecommunications, the action of an electronic receiver, such as for radio or remote control (a good signal allows for clear reception), e.g.:
    • Television reception
  • Reception theory, a version of reader response literary theory, also referred to as audience reception

See also

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