homologate

ho·mol·o·gate

verb \hō-ˈmä-lə-ˌgāt, hə-\

ho·mol·o·gat·edho·mol·o·gat·ing

Definition of HOMOLOGATE

transitive verb

: sanction, allow; especially : to approve or confirm officially

— ho·mol·o·ga·tion \-ˌmä-lə-ˈgā-shən\ noun

Examples of HOMOLOGATE

1. <to be effectual, a judge must homologate the plea bargain between the district attorney and the defense>

Origin of HOMOLOGATE

Medieval Latin homologatus, past participle of homologare to agree, from Greek homologein, from homologos

First Known Use: 1593

Related to HOMOLOGATE

Synonyms: accredit, approbate, authorize, clear, confirm, finalize, formalize, approve, OK (or okay), ratify, sanction, warrant

Antonyms: decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative, reject, turn down, veto

Related Words: accept, acknowledge, affirm; certify, endorse (also indorse), validate; bless, canonize, sanctify; initial, rubber-stamp, sign, sign off (on); allow, enable, legalize, license (also licence), pass, permit; reapprove

Near Antonyms: ban, enjoin, forbid, illegalize, interdict, prohibit, proscribe; disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook; rebuff, rebut, refuse, spurn

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