approval

Noun
Synonyms: blessingapprovingfavorable receptionfavourable receptioncommendation

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. the formal act of approving“he gave the project his blessing”“his decision merited the approval of any sensible person”Synonyms: blessingapproving
  2. a feeling of liking something or someone good“although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval”
  3. acceptance as satisfactory“he bought it on approval”Synonyms: favorable receptionfavourable reception
  4. a message expressing a favorable opinion“words of approval seldom passed his lips”Synonyms: commendation
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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]

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