approbation
noun
Approval or praise; official or formal sanction. Expression of warm commendation for something or someone.
Etymology
From Latin "approbatio" (approval), from "approbare" (to approve), from "ad" (to) + "probare" (to test, approve), from "probus" (good).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The proposal received the board's full approbation."
- 2.
"She glowed with pleasure at her mentor's approbation."
- 3.
"Public approbation is fleeting compared to self-respect."
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Fun Fact
The phrase "on approbation" in retail means goods are provided for examination before purchase. If unsatisfactory, they can be returned. This usage preserves the "testing/approval" meaning from Latin "probare."
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (A, P, P, R, O, B, A, T, I, O, N)
Scrabble Value: 17 points
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