APPROVED

/əˈpɹuːvd/
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Definition

/əˈpɹuːvd/
verb
  1. To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
    “Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial.”
  2. To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.
    “We approve the measure of the administration, for it is an excellent decision.”
  3. To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
verb
  1. (English law) To make profit of; to convert to one's own profit — said especially of waste or common land appropriated by the lord of the manor.
adjective
  1. Having received approval.
    “Employees' approved expense claims will be reimbursed by the 4th of the following month.”

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