Noun
1. the formal act of giving approval;
"he gave the project his blessing""his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"2. a feeling of liking something or someone good;
"although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"3. acceptance as satisfactory;
"he bought it on approval"4. a message expressing a favorable opinion;
"words of approval seldom passed his lips"