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Approbation

/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
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(noun) The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.

The architect secured the mayor's approbation for a new housing project.
She liked him too little to care for his approbation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The plan met with the committee's full ____ and enthusiastic support.

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