approval

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əˈpruːvəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈpruvəl/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular approval

Plural approvals

1. Approval is when you formally allow something to happen.
   • Antonym: disapproval

   The treaty requires approval by Parliament.

   I can do whatever I want, I don't need your approval.

   In spite of objections, the committee granted approval for the project.

Related words

• approving
• approve
• approvingly