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approbare,” which is a Latin word meaning “to approve” or “to confirm.” It is the root of the English words “approbate” and “approbation,” which relate to approval or official acceptance.

Examples in Context:

  • In Latin, approbare was used to mean “to prove, approve, or make something acceptable.”
  • In English, “approbation” (derived from approbare) means “formal approval or praise.”

Example Sentence (English):

“The king’s decision received widespread approbation from his advisors.”

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