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approval noun [ əˈpruːv(ə)l ]

• the action of approving something.
• "the road schemes have been given approval"
Similar: acceptance, agreement, consent, assent, acquiescence, compliance, concurrence, blessing, imprimatur, seal/stamp of approval, rubber stamp, sanction, endorsement, ratification, authorization, mandate, licence, validation, confirmation, support, backing, permission, leave, the go-ahead, the green light, the OK, the thumbs up, the nod, say-so,
Opposite: refusal,

on approval

• (of goods) supplied on condition that they may be returned if not satisfactory.
• "we would be happy to send you a selection on approval"
Similar: on trial, under probation, on sale or return, on appro,

on approval

• (of goods) supplied on condition that they may be returned if not satisfactory.
"we would be happy to send you a selection on approval"

seal of approval

• an official statement or indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably.
"the minister gave his seal of approval to the project"



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