About The Word Approval

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Approval

Approval Meaning & Definition
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}.

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