The phrase "acclamation for" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is most commonly used in the context of expressing praise or approval for someone or something. Example: The audience erupted in loud acclamation for the talented young musician's performance.
He has this need to get more acclamation for his good deeds than they warrant".
But anyone assuming this occasion would result in a major acclamation for human rights will be disappointed.
The Republican convention, which had been delayed earlier in the week by Tropical Storm Isaac, ended in a rousing and respectful acclamation for Mr. Romney.
"She was nominated by acclamation for the U.S. Senate, and her husband was impeached and is on the verge of losing his law license".
United States Senator Christopher J. Dodd, who is unopposed within the party, is to be renominated by acclamation for a second, six-year term.
The FA, which was criticised for its loud acclamation for Platini before his suspension, will not endorse a candidate until after a board meeting on Wednesday.
A major reason for this acclamation of incumbents is the corruption of the redistricting process eagerly entered into by both parties.
Connecticut Republicans, facing a three-way contest for governor, opened their state convention tonight with the nomination by acclamation of Roger W. Eddy for the United States Senate.
Its members, the gerontes ("elders"), whose number was fixed at 30, including the two kings, were chosen for life by acclamation of the citizens from among candidates who had reached age 60.
And they managed to, by a surprise attack and by acclamation of the noseless Emperor Justinian, win the city for themselves.
At the end, after California switched, Mrs. Boggs handled the motion for acclamation before Massachusetts, which had passed, had a chance to vote.
