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

Reception (astrology) In astrology, reception is a condition where one planet is located in a sign where a second planet has astrological dignity--for example, a sign which the second planet rules or in which it is exalted, or where the second planet is the triplicity ...

, when a planet is located in a sign ruled by another planet *

Mutual reception In astrology, mutual reception is when two planets are in each other's signs of rulership. Mutual Reception Two planets are in mutual reception when they are in each other's signs (for example Mercury is in Aries and Mars is in Gemini). If the c ...

, when two planets are in each other's signs of rulership

Events and rites

* 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 Rite may refer to: * Ritual, an established ceremonious act * Rite of passage, a ceremonious act associated with social transition Religion * Rite (Christianity), a sacred ritual or liturgical tradition in various Christian denominations * Cath ...

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Reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church 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 * Reception (astrology), when a planet is located in a sign ruled by another p ...

Films

* ''Reception'' (film), a 2011 short film * ''The Reception'' (film), a 2005 film * , a 1989 Canadian film directed by

Robert Morin Robert Morin (born May 20, 1949) is a Canadian film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer. In 2009, he received Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts. Biography Robert Morin is known for his very personal, dark, and pessimistic ...

Law

* Doctrine of reception, in English law *

Jurisprudential reception In the legal theory, reception is chiefly defined as ''the transfer of a legal phenomenon 'of a different legal culture', other area or other period of time 'to a new legal climate'.'' Voluntary reception According to Max Rheinstein term "recept ...

, a legal theory * Reception statute, a statutory law adopted as a former British colony becomes independent

Other uses

* 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 **

Television reception A television antenna (TV aerial) is an antenna specifically designed for use with a television receiver (TV) to receive over-the-air broadcast television signals from a television station. Television reception is dependent upon the antenna as ...

* Reception theory, a version of reader response literary theory, also referred to as audience reception

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