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approbation [ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən]
n
1. commendation; praise
2. official recognition or approval
3. an obsolete word for
proof
approbative , approbatory adj
ap•pro•ba•tion (ˌæp rəˈbeɪ ʃən) n.
1. praise; commendation.
2. approval; sanction.
3. Obs. proof.
[1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin]
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Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun | 1. | approbation - official approval
approval - a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
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| 2. | approbation - official recognition or approval
commendation, approval - a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
condemnation, disapprobation - an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism"
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approbation
noun approval, support, favour, praise, sanction, recognition, acceptance, acclaim, encouragement, applause, endorsement, ratification, assent, congratulation, commendation The result has not met universal approbation.blame, dislike, condemnation, dissatisfaction, censure, disapproval, displeasure, stricture, reproof, disfavour, disapprobation
Translations
approbation [ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən] N →
aprobación f
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approbation
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approbation (
ӕprəˈbeiʃən)
noun
approval. His bravery received the approbation of the whole town.