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   approbation

   /ˌaprə(ʊ)ˈbeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. approval or praise: formal "a term of approbation"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin approbatio(n-), from the verb approbare (see approbate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. approbative adjective
   • 2. approbatory adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPROBATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   APPROBATION definition: 1. approval or agreement, often given by an official group: 2. approval or agreement, often given…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › approbationApprobation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of APPROBATION is commendation, praise. How to use approbation in a sentence. Did you know?

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAPPROBATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   APPROBATION meaning: 1. approval or agreement, often given by an official group: 2. approval or agreement, often given…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPPROBATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Approbation is approval of something or agreement to it. [ formal ] Teenagers are losing any sense of self until it is shored up by the approbation of their peers.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › approbationAPPROBATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Approbation definition: approval; commendation.. See examples of APPROBATION used in a sentence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › approbationApprobation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Approbation is a formal word for approval or praise. Approbation is like getting the nod in a big way. Politicians rely on the public’s approbation to get elected.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › approbationApprobation - definition of approbation by The Free Dictionary

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   approbation. noun. 1. Favorable regard: acceptance, approval, favor. 2. The approving of an action, especially when done by one in authority: allowance, approval, authorization, consent, endorsement, leave, license, permission, permit, sanction. Informal: OK.

9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › approbationapprobation - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] approbation ( countable and uncountable, plural approbations) The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition . Synonyms: approval, concurrence, consent, liking, sanction; see also Thesaurus: praise.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › approbationApprobation Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Approbation Definition. An expression of warm approval; praise. Approval, sanction, or commendation. Official approval. Proof. The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › approbationAPPROBATION - All you need to know about it - Collins Online...

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    A complete guide to the word "APPROBATION": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.