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Meanings of approved in English

Established by authority; given authoritative approval.

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Examples for "disapproved"
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Opposition leader Bill Shorten said he also disapproved of the illegal protest.
News.com.au
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Even my maternal grandfather disapproved, despite his work for the Soviet state.
The Guardian
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Alastair, in particular, couldn't understand her role and strongly disapproved of it.
A journey: my political life
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They denounced all social irregularities and friendships of which the Church disapproved.
Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 3
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Eben disapproved of that, but he could certainly understand the underlying frustration.
The Neutronium Alchemist
Usage of approved in English
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South African competition authorities approved the deal with token conditions last month.
Reuters
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Justice Gendall approved the case going ahead in a decision released today.
Radio NZ
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This year, music industry projects have been added to the approved list.
The Irish Times
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Parliament approved the fifth research framework programme in relation to nuclear energy.
The Irish Times
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The House on Wednesday approved a one year delay to the law.
Reuters
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The company said it expects Vidaza to be approved in Europe imminently.
Reuters
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That year the FDA approved a new form of naloxone called Evzio.
Reuters
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The acquisition has been approved in Australia, New Zealand, China and Europe.
Reuters
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Fresh Market said on Monday its board had unanimously approved the deal.
Reuters
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Materials and methods: Animal protocols were approved by the Animal Studies Committee.
Pubmed
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However it did not issue any fine and approved the deal anyway.
Reuters
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The mayor's plan would need to be approved by the state government.
Reuters
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The RePneu Coil is already approved and on the market in Europe.
Reuters
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The French parliament has approved extensive new powers for the intelligence services.
BBC
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Can an approved essential business operating as normal receive government wage subsidy?
Radio NZ
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It is approved in parts of Europe, South America, Australia and Canada.
Reuters
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