approval

== English == === Etymology === From approve +‎ -al. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /əˈpɹuːvəl/ (US) IPA(key): /əˈpɹuvəl/ Rhymes: -uːvəl === Noun === approval (countable and uncountable, plural approvals) An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements. An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones. (especially philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item. ==== Synonyms ==== (expression granting permission or indicating agreement): approbation, sanction; See also Thesaurus:approval (expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement): commendation; See also Thesaurus:praise ==== Coordinate terms ==== authorization (in some legal contexts, authorization is different from approval) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== approve (verb), approved (adjective) ==== Translations ====