preapprove
or pre-ap·prove
[ pree-uh-proov ]
verb (used with object)
to consent or agree to in advance: Your teacher must preapprove your final project.
to give provisional consent or approval to or for: Have the bank preapprove you for a mortgage before you start looking for a house.Many lenders will pre-approve your auto loan application and allow you to finalize it later.
to read or view in advance in order to determine whether it can be published or broadcast: Moderators will have to preapprove all comments.
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