In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
APPROVAL
blessing, approval, approving
(noun) the formal act of approving; “he gave the project his blessing”; “his decision merited the approval of any sensible person”
approval, commendation
(noun) a message expressing a favorable opinion; “words of approval seldom passed his lips”
approval
(noun) a feeling of liking something or someone good; “although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval”
approval, favorable reception, favourable reception
(noun) acceptance as satisfactory; “he bought it on approval”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
approval (countable and uncountable, plural approvals)
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
(especially, philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.
Synonyms
• (expression granting permission or indicating agreement): approbation, sanction; See also approval
• (expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement): commendation; See also praise
Source: Wiktionary
Ap*prov"al, n.
Definition: Approbation; sanction. A censor . . . without whose approval nTemple.
Syn.
– See Approbation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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