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Definition of Approbatory
1. Adjective. Expressing or manifesting praise or approval. "An affirmative nod"
Similar to: Favorable, Favourable
Derivative terms: Approve, Approve, Approve
Definition of Approbatory
1. a. Containing or expressing approbation; commendatory.
Definition of Approbatory
1. Adjective. Tending to approve or confirm ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Approbatory
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Approbatory
Literary usage of Approbatory
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette ...: From Numerous and Authentic Sources by Ebenezer Mack (1843)
"... of Washington—approbatory resolutions of Virginia—Negotiations for peace—Formidable
preparations for a new campaign—The treaty finally signed—Lafayette ..."
2. An Authentic Report of the Testimony in a Cause at Issue in the Court of by Thomas Latham Shotwell, Jeremiah J. Foster, Joseph Hendrickson, Stacy Decow, New Jersey Court of Chancery (1831)
"Do they not ever direct an endorsement approbatory of such visit on the certificate
brought hy the minister? Answer. No. I should consider that a minute; ..."
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