Usage Note
Approbation is a formal noun common in institutional or legal language (obtenir l'approbation du conseil). It is stronger and more official than a simple accord. The related verb is approuver.
Examples
"Le projet a reçu l'approbation du comité."
Natural Translation
The project received the committee's approval.

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