57 entries under approval topic. ×

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assent(noun, verb, move, act, understanding)
12
consent(noun, verb, support, move, act)
10
yes(noun, verb, act, accept, agree)
9
permission(noun, support, praise, leave, agreement)
8
acceptance(noun, act, accept, agreement, process)
8
okay(noun, support, understanding, sign)
6
sanction(noun, support, praise, agreement)
4
accord(noun, agreement, arrangement, choice)
4
agreement(noun, act, accept, process, arrangement)
4
green light(noun, expression, support, sign)
3
acquiescence(noun, act, accept, agreement, process)
3
approbation(noun, agreement, authorization, commendation)
3
authorization(noun, support, agreement, evidence)
3
confirmation(noun, support, understanding, authority)
3
fiat(noun, support, command, authority)
3
go-ahead(noun, support, praise, sign)
3
validation(noun, proof, commendation, blessing)
3
yea
2
admission(agreement, proof, assent, verification)
2
authentication(proof, verification, endorsement, validation)
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