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Definition of accepted adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

accepted

adjective
 
/əkˈseptɪd/
 
/əkˈseptɪd/
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  1. generally believed to be correct
    • What if the accepted wisdom is wrong?
    • There is no universally accepted definition of basic needs.
    • accepted norms/principles/standards
    • Everything about the child’s adoption was against accepted practice.
See accepted in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English

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