approbation

[ap-ruh-bey-shuhn]

noun

1. approval; commendation.

2. official approval or sanction.

3. Obsolete.,  conclusive proof.

approbation

/ ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən /

noun

1. commendation; praise

2. official recognition or approval

3. an obsolete word for proof

Other Word Forms

• preapprobation noun
• self-approbation noun
• subapprobation noun
• approbative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of approbation¹

1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French ) < Latin approbātiōn- (stem of approbātiō ). See approbate, -ion

Example Sentences

He'll do a lot of damage before he's finished — but he will never get the popular approbation he craves, now or in the future.

From Salon

Hamilton ”advised the president to ‘embrace such reflections and sentiments as will wear well, progress in approbation with time and redound to future reputation.’

From Salon

Electric vehicles are the cornerstone of that push, and for once Hungary is attracting the envy of fellow EU members, rather than their approbation.

From BBC

It’s associated with pleasure and the expectation or experience of a reward, which can include the surmounting of a threat “such as overcoming fear, winning a race, receiving respect and approbation from others,” Spiegel says.

From National Geographic

The state statute was originally put in place to deal with entertainers who would wrestle declawed bears, a practice that drew approbation from activists and regulatory action from legislators.

From Washington Times