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1. The formal act of approving
   "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person";
   - blessing, approving
    
2. A feeling of liking something or someone good
   "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
    
3. Acceptance as satisfactory
   "he bought it on approval";
   - favorable reception [US], favourable reception [Brit, Cdn]
    
4. A message expressing a favourable opinion
   "words of approval seldom passed his lips";
   - commendation

Derived forms: approvals

Type of: acceptance, content, liking, message, subject matter, substance, support

Antonym: disapproval

Encyclopedia: Approval