approbate
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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Scots law to accept as valid
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Scots law to accept part of a document and reject those parts unfavourable to one's interests
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to sanction officially
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of approbate
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin approbātus approved (past participle of approbāre ), equivalent to ap- ap- 1 + probātus proved; see probate
Example Sentences
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I approbate domestic factories, but nothin' further for us.
From The Clockmaker Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville by Haliburton, Thomas Chandler
Aceldama A place with dreadful associations. animadversion Strong criticism. approbate Sanction officially; authorize. arbitrament Arbitrating; arbitration.
From Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams Sixth President of the Unied States by Seward, William Henry
We pick and choose, take and leave, approbate and reprobate in a breath.
From Obiter Dicta by Birrell, Augustine
How often does the professor whose duty it is to criticise and approbate the pieces for this exhibition wish they were better!
From A Collection of College Words and Customs by Hall, Benjamin Homer
I approbate domestic factories, but nothin further for us.
From The Clockmaker — or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville by Haliburton, Thomas Chandler
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