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   Ap·prov·al

   /əˈpro͞ov(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of approving something: "the road plans have been given approval" Similar acceptanceagreementconsentassentacquiescencecomplianceconcurrenceblessingimprimaturseal/stamp of approvalrubber stampsanctionendorsementratificationauthorizationmandatelicensevalidationconfirmationsupportbackingpermissionleaveinformal:the go-aheadthe green lightthe OKthe thumbs upthe nodsay-soOpposite refusal
   • ▪ the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable: "step-parents need to win a child's approval" Similar approbationappreciationfavorlikingencouragementsupportacceptanceadmirationregardesteemrespectcommendationapplauseacclaimacclamationpraiseOpposite disapproval

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