The term 'VOTES TO ACCEPT' can be summarized as the process of making a decision by voting. This is usually done in a democratic setting, where each individual has a say in the outcome of the decision. The crossword solution for this term is 'ADOPTS', which means to accept or take on something as one's own. This could refer to a policy, an idea, or a law. In the context of voting, it would mean that the majority of people have accepted the decision made.