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Approval \Ap*prov"al\, n. Approbation; sanction. [1913 Webster]

A censor . . . without whose approval n? capital sentences are to be executed. --Temple. [1913 Webster]

Syn: See Approbation. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

 

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approval

noun

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

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

 

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

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

Syn: See Approbation.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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