approbation
/ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ · ap·pro·ba·tion
noun
- The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of something, often with pleasure or satisfaction; official recognition or commendation. The scientist received widespread approbation for her groundbreaking research.
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Did you know? Shakespeare used ‘approbation’ in ‘The Tempest’ (Act 1, Scene 2), illustrating its early literary presence.