approbate

verb

Meaning

Officially authorize or approve something.

Examples

The committee must approbate the final draft of the policy before it can be implemented.
Local authorities refused to approbate the construction plans due to safety concerns.

Synonyms: approve, sanction, ratify, endorse

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approbate

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈæprəbeɪt/

Definition

Officially authorize or approve something.

Examples

The committee must approbate the final draft of the policy before it can be implemented.
Local authorities refused to approbate the construction plans due to safety concerns.
The shareholders gathered to approbate the merger agreement.

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