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Approval

Approval Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Approval? [n] the formal act of giving approval; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person" [n] a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips" [n] a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval" [n] acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Approval: approving \| blessing \| commendation \| favorable reception \| favourable reception Related Terms \| Find terms related to Approval: acceptance \| accord \| account \| acquiescence \| admiration \| adoration \| affirmance \| affirmation \| affirmative \| affirmative voice \| agreement \| apotheosis \| applause \| appreciation \| approbation \| assent \| authentication \| authorization \| awe \| aye \| blessing \| breathless adoration \| certification \| commendation \| compliance \| compliment \| concurrence \| confirmation \| connivance \| consent \| consideration \| countersignature \| courtesy \| credit \| deference \| deification \| duty \| eagerness \| eclat \| endorsement \| esteem \| estimation \| exaggerated respect \| favor \| go-ahead \| great respect \| green light \| hero worship \| high regard \| homage \| honor \| idolatry \| idolization \| imprimatur \| John Hancock \| leave \| mandate \| nod \| notarization \| OK \| okay \| permission \| prestige \| promptitude \| promptness \| ratification \| readiness \| regard \| respect \| reverence \| reverential regard \| rubber stamp \| sanction \| seal \| sigil \| signature \| signet \| stamp \| stamp of approval \| submission \| subscription \| suffrage \| the nod \| ungrudgingness \| unloathness \| unreluctance \| validation \| veneration \| visa \| vise \| warrant \| willingness \| worship \| worth See Also \| acceptance \| acceptance \| acceptation \| acclaim \| acclamation \| accolade \| admiration \| adoption \| applause \| appreciation \| appro \| approbation \| approbation \| award \| backing \| championship \| cheer \| clapping \| confirmation \| congratulations \| connivance \| content \| countenance \| credit \| eclat \| encouragement \| endorsement \| espousal \| favor \| favour \| hand clapping \| honor \| honour \| imprimatur \| kudos \| laurels \| liking \| message \| patronage \| permission \| plaudit \| plaudits \| praise \| ratification \| recognition \| reinforcement \| reward \| sanction \| secret approval \| subject matter \| subscription \| substance \| support \| tacit consent \| testimonial \| tribute \| warrant Approval In Webster's Dictionary \Ap*prov"al\, n. Approbation; sanction. A censor . . . without whose approval n? capital sentences are to be executed. --Temple. Syn: See {Approbation}.

Approval Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Approval?

[n] the formal act of giving approval; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
[n] a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
[n] a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
[n] acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval"

Approval In Webster's Dictionary

\Ap*prov"al\, n.
Approbation; sanction.

      A censor . . . without whose approval n? capital
      sentences are to be executed.            --Temple.

Syn: See {Approbation}.

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