approval

ap·prov·al

noun \ə-ˈprü-vəl\

Definition of APPROVAL

: an act or instance of approving : approbation

— on approval

: subject to a prospective buyer's acceptance or refusal <stamps sent to collectors on approval>

Examples of APPROVAL

1. children who never gained their parents' approval
2. Do I have your approval to make the changes?
3. The rally will be on May 19, provided the city gives its approval.
4. The government has so far withheld approval of the drug.
5. We were required to get approvals at each stage of the project.

First Known Use of APPROVAL

1613

Related to APPROVAL

Synonyms

approbation, blessing, favor, imprimatur, OK (or okay), clean bill of health, pat on the back

Antonyms

disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor

Related Words

backing, cachet, endorsement (also indorsement), finalization, formalization, homologation, nod, ratification, rubber stamp, sanction, support, thumbs-up, vote; benediction, goodwill; acceptation, accession, agreement, assent, concurrence, consent; countenance, liking, satisfaction

Near Antonyms

refusal, rejection, repudiation; dislike, dissatisfaction; censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobation

Rhymes with APPROVAL

removal