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Approbation

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.''

Approbation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Approbation?

[n] official recognition or approval
[n] official approval

Synonyms | Synonyms for Approbation:

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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