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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 may refer to:
Astrology
edit- Reception (astrology), when a planet is located in a sign ruled by another planet
- Mutual reception, when two planets are in each other's signs of rulership
Events and rites
edit- Reception, a formal party, where the guests are "received" (welcomed) by the hosts and guests of honor
- Wedding reception, where the guests are "received" (welcomed) by the hosts and guests of honor
- Rite of Reception, see Reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church
Films
edit- Reception (film), a 2011 short film
- The Reception (film), a 2005 film
- The Reception (1989 film) , a 1989 Canadian film directed by Robert Morin
Law
edit- Doctrine of reception, in English law
- Jurisprudential reception, a legal theory
- Reception statute, a statutory law adopted as a former British colony becomes independent
Other uses
edit- Reception (gridiron football), a 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
- A desk or area where a receptionist serves as the initial contact person to visitors
- In telecommunications, the action of an electronic receiver, such as for radio or remote control
- Reception theory, a version of reader response literary theory, also referred to as audience reception