About The Word Approbation
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Approbation
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What's The Definition Of Approbation?
[n] official recognition or approval
[n] official approval Synonyms | Synonyms for Approbation: Related Terms | Find terms related to Approbation: acceptance | accord | account | acquiescence | adherence | admiration | adoration | affirmance | affirmation | affirmative | affirmative voice | agreement | apotheosis | appreciation | approval | assent | authentication | authorization | awe | aye | benediction | blessing | breathless adoration | certification | commendation | compliance | confirmation | connivance | consent | consideration | countenance | countersignature | courtesy | credit | deference | deification | duty | eagerness | endorsement | esteem | estimation | exaggerated respect | favor | favorable vote | go-ahead | goodwill | great respect | green light | hero worship | high regard | homage | honor | idolatry | idolization | imprimatur | John Hancock | liking | nod | notarization | OK | okay | permission | pleasure | prestige | promptitude | promptness | ratification | readiness | regard | respect | reverence | reverential regard | rubber stamp | sanction | satisfaction | seal | seal of approval | sigil | signature | signet | stamp | stamp of approval | submission | subscription | the nod | ungrudgingness | unloathness | unreluctance | validation | veneration | visa | vise | voice | vote | warrant | willingness | worship | worth | yea | yea vote See Also | approval | approval | commendation Approbation In Webster's Dictionary \Ap`pro*ba"tion\, n. [L. approbatio: cf. F.
approbation. See {Approve} to prove.]
1. Proof; attestation. [Obs.] --Shak.
2. The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a
thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction;
approval; sanction; commendation.
Many . . . joined in a loud hum of approbation.
--Macaulay.
The silent approbation of one's own breast.
--Melmoth.
Animals . . . love approbation or praise. --Darwin.
3. Probation or novitiate. [Obs.]
This day my sister should the cloister enter, And
there receive her approbation. --Shak.
Syn: Approval; liking; sanction; consent; concurrence.
Usage: {Approbation}, {Approval}. Approbation and approval
have the same general meaning, assenting to or
declaring as good, sanction, commendation; but
approbation is stronger and more positive. ``We may be
anxious for the approbation of our friends; but we
should be still more anxious for the approval of our
own consciences.'' ``He who is desirous to obtain
universal approbation will learn a good lesson from
the fable of the old man and his ass.'' ``The work has
been examined by several excellent judges, who have
expressed their unqualified approval of its plan and
execution.''
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