Approval

/əˈpruːvəl/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The official consent or sanction to some act or purpose.
    The contract went forward after receiving managerial approval.
  2. (n.) A formal expression of support or agreement to a proposal or document.
    The board gave their approval to the new policy.

Forms

  • approvals

Commentary

Approval often implies a formal or official acceptance after review; distinguish from informal agreement.

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