approbation
/ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
/ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.
Synonyms:
approval, concurrence, consent, liking, sanction
Antonyms:
disapprobation