acclamation

noun4

1. •
   A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

   • Sometimes a member nominates a chairman and no vote is taken, the assembly signifying their approval by acclamation. — 1876
2. •
   The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.

   • With no one running against her, she won by acclamation.
3. •
   An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.
4. •
   A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.

   • The medals on which laudatory acclamations are recorded are called by antiquaries acclamation medals. — 1826