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a law passed by a former British colony that provides for the adoption of pre-independence English common law where not superseded by the local constitution or legislature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.,
- Critical reception of Brokeback Mountain
- Critical reception of Wikipedia
- 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
- Receipt
- Receivership
- Receiving (disambiguation)
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