Acclamation

• An acclamation, in its most common sense, is a form of election that does not use a ballot. "Acclamation" or "acclamatio" can also signify a kind of ritual greeting and expression of approval in certain social contexts in ancient Rome.
• Acclamation was formerly one of the methods of papal election.
• A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause; The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees; : A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy; Without opposition in an election.
• Mode of adoption of decisions without voting. The decision is considered adopted when all delegations have indicated their support by applause.
• An election won without a vote, as only one person desired the position.