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approval

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. approval
2. adoption (of a motion, bill, etc.)

The passing or approval of a proposal, bill, or motion through a vote. It is commonly used in contexts involving parliaments, councils, or committee meetings when a decision is officially approved.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

A single word from the chairman and it's passed — where's the transparency in that?

Sentence 2

Even a policy that's already been approved can be revisited depending on the situation.

Sentence 3

The proposal to revise the park cleaning schedule was approved, and it's taken some of the load off.

Sentence 4

What if my proposal gets rejected again?

Sentence 5

The amended proposal was passed, so part of the text has been changed.