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   Ap·pro·ba·tion

   /ˌaprəˈbāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. approval or praise: formal "the opera met with high approbation"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin approbatio(n-), from the verb approbare (see approbate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. approbative adjective
   • 2. approbatory adjective

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2. en.thefreedictionary.com › approbationApprobation - definition of approbation by The Free Dictionary

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   noun. 1. Favorable regard: acceptance, approval, favor. 2. The approving of an action, especially when done by one in authority: allowance, approval, authorization, consent, endorsement, leave, license, permission, permit, sanction. Informal: OK.

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   approbation meaning, definition, what is approbation: official praise or approval: Learn more.

4. www.wordreference.com › definition › approbationapprobation - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   approbation /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/ n. commendation; praise. official recognition or approval. ˈapproˌbative, ˈapproˌbatory adj. 'approbation' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations): approbative - approval - commendation - disapprobation - dismissive - highly - pat - plaudit - praise - respect - self ...

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   Dictionary definition of 'approbation' The act of approving or praising something or someone. "The employee was thrilled to receive the boss's approbation for a job well done." Detailed meaning of 'approbation' It can also mean official approval or recognition by an authority.

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   approval or praise:. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.

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   He'd gone to medical school hoping to win his father's approbation.The symphony received little approbation when it was first performed two hundred years ago. synonyms: approval, countenance, favor, praise antonyms: disapprobation similar words: admiration, applause, commendation, endorsement, esteem, honor, kudos, regards, respect: definition 2:

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAPPROBATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to formally or legally approve or agree to something: This Constitution shall approbate new regions established in accordance with its provisions. This statement was neither approbated nor rejected by the appellate court. approbate and reprobate.