Definition of approval
: an act or instance of approving something : approbation The change is subject to the committee's approval.
on approval
: subject to a prospective buyer's acceptance or refusal stamps sent to collectors on 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.
Origin and Etymology of approval
see approve
First Known Use: 1613
APPROVAL Defined for English Language Learners
approval
playDefinition of approval for English Language Learners
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: the belief that something or someone is good or acceptable : a good opinion of someone or something
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: permission to do something : acceptance of an idea, action, plan, etc.
APPROVAL Defined for Kids
approval
playDefinition of approval for Students
1 : the belief that something is good or acceptable
2 : permission to do something
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