SINCE 1828
reapprove
verb
re·ap·prove
| \ (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈprüv
\
\
reapproved;
reapproving;
reapproves
Definition of reapprove
: to give formal or official sanction to (something) for a second or subsequent time : to approve (something) again
The program was approved in 2002 and 2006. Voters will reapprove it again if it's presented as its own project …— Greg Stanley
Other Words from reapprove
reapproval
\ (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈprü-vəl
\
noun,
plural reapprovals
\
noun,
plural reapprovals
The Prentiss County Jail recently received reapproval to house state inmates after taking steps to reduce the overpopulation.
— The Daily Corinthian
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