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approval
noun /əˈpɹuːvəl,əˈpɹuvəl/
a) An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.

I need to get an approval on this purchase order.

b) An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

Words of approval never seem to come from him.

Syn: approbation, sanction, commendation
See Also: approve

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