approval
//əˈpruːvəl//
Noun
approvalSingular
approvalsPlural
1
The act of officially agreeing to or accepting something as satisfactory.
The project requires approval from the board of directors.
2
A favorable opinion or judgment; admiration or praise.
She looked at him with approval when he volunteered to help.
3
Official permission or authorization to proceed with something.
The project cannot start without approval from the board.