approval
noun
ap·prov·al
ə-ˈprü-vəl 
: an act or instance of approving something : approbation
The change is subject to the committee's approval.
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Examples of approval in a Sentence
children who never gained their parents' approval
Do I have your approval to make the changes?
The rally will be on May 19, provided the city gives its approval.
The government has so far withheld approval of the drug.
We were required to get approvals at each stage of the project.
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State licensing and local permitting have historically operated as separate systems, meaning Cal Fire could issue licenses without confirming local approval.
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The acquisition remains subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approval and approval from Fox and Roku’s shareholders.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Bemotrizinol’s approval won’t change the possibility of several chemicals with unclear safety profiles being added to sunscreens.
—Michael Scaturro, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Her aim is to reroute individuals from relying on the approval of the people and systems outside to instead deepening our relationships with ourselves and our community in ways that are more fulfilling.
—Lorinda Toledo, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The acquisition remains subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approval and approval from Fox and Roku’s shareholders.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Bemotrizinol’s approval won’t change the possibility of several chemicals with unclear safety profiles being added to sunscreens.
—Michael Scaturro, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Her aim is to reroute individuals from relying on the approval of the people and systems outside to instead deepening our relationships with ourselves and our community in ways that are more fulfilling.
—Lorinda Toledo, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approval. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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approval
noun
ap·prov·al
ə-ˈprü-vəl
: an act or instance of approving
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