Reception

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 planet
 * Mutual reception, 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, see Reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church

Films

 * 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

 * 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

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