Ex Ante Approval

/ˌɛks ˈæntɛ əˈpruːvəl/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The approval or authorization granted before an action or event takes place, often used in regulatory or contract contexts to ensure compliance.
    The project required ex ante approval from the regulatory board before proceeding.

Forms

  • ex ante approval

Commentary

Ex ante approval emphasizes preemptive authorization, contrasting with ex post facto approval which occurs after the fact.

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