approbation
nounUK /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃn/
US /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃn/
Praise or a sign that someone likes what you did.
The little girl beamed with approbation when her teacher clapped for her drawing.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Official agreement or permission for something.
The plan was carried out with the approbation of the school board.
3. A feeling of liking or favoring someone or something.
He spoke of the new coach with warm approbation.
4. The act of formally approving a decision or rule.
The committee gave its approbation to the new budget.