"approval" in the noun sense
1. blessing, approval, approving
the formal act of approving
"he gave the project his blessing"
"his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
2. approval
a feeling of liking something or someone good
"although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
3. approval, favorable reception, favourable reception
acceptance as satisfactory
"he bought it on approval"
4. approval, commendation
a message expressing a favorable opinion
"words of approval seldom passed his lips"
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