OVATION

ovation. Ovation, n. a lesser kind of triumph for victory

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O‐va″tion (?), n. [[L. ovatio, fr. ovare to exult, rejoice, triumph in an ovation; cf. Gr. � to shout: cf. F. ovation.]] 1. 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.
2. 2. Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.
To rain an April of ovation round Their statues. Tennyson.