accepted - definition of accepted by The Free Dictionary
ac·cept·ed (ăk-sĕp′tĭd) adj. Widely used, recognized, or approved: an accepted treatment for pneumonia. ac·cept′ed·ly adv. accepted (əkˈsɛptɪd) adj 1. commonly approved or recognized; customary; established acˈceptedly adv ac•cept•ed (ækˈsɛp tɪd) adj....