approval

(n) the formal act of approving
- he gave the project his blessing
- his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
approving, blessing,
(n) a feeling of liking something or someone good
- although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval
(n) acceptance as satisfactory
- he bought it on approval
favorable reception, favourable reception,
(n) a message expressing a favorable opinion
- words of approval seldom passed his lips
commendation,

approving blessing favorable reception favourable reception commendation

disapproval

approve

approved approver