approval

noun

1. 1

   the formal act of approving

   he gave the project his blessing

   his decision merited the approval of any sensible person

2. 2

   a message expressing a favorable opinion

   words of approval seldom passed his lips

3. 3

   a feeling of liking something or someone good

   although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval

4. 4

   acceptance as satisfactory

   he bought it on approval