homologate

ho·mol·o·gate

transitive verb \hō-ˈmä-lə-ˌgāt, hə-\

ho·mol·o·gat·edho·mol·o·gat·ing

Definition of HOMOLOGATE

: 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