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ap·​prov·​er | \ -və(r) \
plural -s

Definition of approver

 (Entry 1 of 2)

English law, obsolete
: bailiff, steward, agent

approver

noun (2)
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plural -s

Definition of approver (Entry 2 of 2)

old English law
: one that makes an approvement

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History and Etymology for approver

Noun (1)

Anglo-French aprouour, from Middle French aprouer to cause to profit + -our -or

Noun (2)

approve entry 1 + -er

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“Approver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approver. Accessed 2 Aug. 2021.

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