Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
approbate
verb
/ˈaprəˌbāt/

Definition
To approve or sanction formally.

Examples
- After reviewing the proposal, the committee decided to approbate the new policy.
- The judge will approbate the settlement reached by both parties.
- It is essential for board members to approbate major financial decisions.

Meaning
In a legal or formal context, to approbate means to express approval for something, typically a decision or action taken by an authority.

Synonyms
- authorize
- approve
- ratify
- confirm