Provisional Approval
/prəˈvɪʒənl əˈpruːvəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A temporary or conditional acceptance by a legal or regulatory authority subject to further review or final approval.
The product received provisional approval pending additional safety testing.
Forms
- provisional approval
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Commentary
Provisional approval is often used to allow limited use or operation before all formal requirements are met, balancing regulatory caution with expediency.
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