Approval

Formal declaration that something is satisfactory.

endorsement acceptance sanction

Approval is a formal declaration that something is satisfactory or meets requirements. It can also refer to the state of being approved.

/əˈpruːvəl/

Derived from Old French 'aprouver' meaning 'to prove, test', ultimately from Latin 'approbare' (to approve).

agreement consent authorization

disapproval rejection denial

agreement validation

license permit ratification

signature stamp

process system

legal concept social construct