Approval

n.

1.

Approbation; sanction. A censor . . . without whose approval n capital sentences are to be executed. - Temple.

Noun	1.	approval - the formal act of giving approval; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person" Synonyms: approving, blessing Antonyms: disapproval - the act of disapproving or condemning
	2.	approval - a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval" Antonyms: disapproval - a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
	3.	approval - acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval" Synonyms: favorable reception, favourable reception
	4.	approval - a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips" Synonyms: commendation Antonyms: disapproval - the expression of disapproval

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