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approval

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. approval
2. license

This noun and する-verb refer to official authorization or approval granted by an authority, such as a government body or institution. It is used in formal and legal contexts, for example when a product, organization, or plan receives official permission to operate or proceed.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Let's get approval first, then put up the sign.

Sentence 2

Sure, we got approval — but we still haven't explained things to the neighbors.

Sentence 3

This spec change has already been cleared by quality assurance.

Sentence 4

The prefecture issued an improvement order to facilities operating without approval.

Sentence 5

So in the end, there's nothing to do but wait for official approval?