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approbation — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • approbation noun The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.
  • approval noun Official permission or agreement that something is acceptable.
  • consent verb To agree to something or give permission for it.
  • go verb To move or travel from one place toward another.
  • sanction noun Official approval or permission for an action.

Senses

approbation is used for these senses in English:

  • approbation The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.
  • approval An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
  • approval An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
  • consent Voluntary agreement or permission.
  • go An approval or permission to do something, or that which has been approved.
  • sanction An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

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