Definitions of accepted:

• adjective:   widely or permanently accepted

  Example: "An accepted precedent"

• adjective:   generally accepted or used

  Example: "Accepted methods of harmony and melody"

• adjective:   generally approved or compelling recognition

  Example: "Several accepted techniques for treating the condition"

• adjective:   generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

  Example: "The accepted interpretation of the poem"

• adjective:   widely accepted as true or worthy

  Example: "The accepted wisdom about old age"

• adjective:   judged to be in conformity with approved usage