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What does approval mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word approval? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
  2. An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
  3. (especially philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.
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The marquise gave the supreme accolade of her approval to the sculptors Pigalle and Falconet by posing for them at full length.
The Norfolk farm was accredited by the RSPCA with the Freedom Food standard, a stamp of approval for animal-friendly operators.
Iceland's delegation responded by walking out of the meeting and threatening to resume commercial whaling with or without approval.
They gave approval to recruit a clinical team of consultant surgeon, radiologist and pathologist.
After final approval, the strike force launched from Thailand and expertly rejoined 15 aircraft in total darkness under radio silence.
Our dealings with our pasts are not all judgemental, not all concerned with moral disapproval or approval.

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