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approval

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approval ˈpruːvəl/ noun
plural approvals
approval
ˈpruːvəl/
noun
plural approvals
Britannica Dictionary definition of APPROVAL
[noncount] : the belief that something or someone is good or acceptable : a good opinion of someone or something
opposite disapproval
: permission to do something : acceptance of an idea, action, plan, etc.
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see also seal of approval at 2seal

on approval

◊ If you buy something on approval, you can return it after using it for a period of time if you decide that you do not want it.