approbate

verb

ap·pro·bate ˈa-prə-ˌbāt

approbated; approbating

: approve, sanction

Congress must approbate the President's nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin approbatus, past participle of approbare — more at approve

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of approbate was in the 15th century

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Style

“Approbate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approbate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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