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

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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

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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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