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Approbation

Approbation Meaning & Definition
Approbation Definition And Meaning

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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