noun
approbation
Approbation (noun) means Approval or praise, especially when given in an official way.
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Approval or praise, especially when given in an official way.
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Etymology
Traces back to late Middle English approbacioun, from Old French approbacion (French approbation), from Latin approbatio, from approbare (“to assent to as good, approve, also show to be good, confirm”), formed from ad (“to”) and probare (“approve, commend”), from probus (“good”). Broken down by form, it is approbate + -ion.
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Rhymes for approbation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of approbation?
"approbation" (noun) means approval or praise, especially when given in an official way.
What is another word for approbation?
Other words for "approbation" include sanction, approval, consent, authorization, assent, concurrence.
What is the opposite of approbation?
The opposite of "approbation" is disapprobation.
