noun.
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
noun.
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
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noun.
acceptance as satisfactory
noun.
a feeling of liking something or someone good
noun.
a message expressing a favorable opinion
noun.
the formal act of approving
Word Usage
"First, Ehrlich knows it would be extremely unlikely to win approval from the Democratic-dominated General Assembly."