approval

Noun

• a message expressing a favorable opinion
  • words of approval seldom passed his lips
    

• acceptance as satisfactory
  • he bought it on approval
    

• a feeling of liking something or someone good
  • although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval
    

• the formal act of approving
  • he gave the project his blessing
    
  • his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  commendation , favorable reception , favourable reception , blessing , approving