Approval (noun)
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing{{,}} or event meets requirements.
“I need to get an approval on this purchase order.”
Approval (noun)
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
“Words of approval never seem to come from him.”
Approval (noun)
Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.
Approvement (noun)
Improvement of common lands by converting them for advantage of the landlord.
Approvement (noun)
approval; approbation
Approvement (noun)
A confession of guilt by a prisoner charged with treason or felony, together with an accusation of his accomplices and a giving evidence against them in order to obtain his own pardon.