approbation

• Mr. Draper's reply was as follows I feel deeply indebted to the Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church for the honour conferred upon me in deeming my humble exertions in the cause of Christian education worthy of their approbation, and I trust I shall never forget their good opinion. —  The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada
• The first warm flush of approbation, at any rate, had changed to the beginnings of reverence. —  Harbor Tales Down North With an Appreciation by Wilfred T. Grenfell, M.D.
• By many this movement was hailed with strong expressions of approbation, as a pledge of social elevation of the working classes. —  The History of Tasmania, Volume I
• Should the design meet with your approbation, as I am well acquainted with the teas most saleable in that country, shall be extremely happy in giving you every information in my power, I have the honor to be with due esteem, gentlemen Your most obedt. —  Tea Leaves Being a Collection of Letters and Documents relating to the shipment of Tea to the American Colonies in the year 1773, by the East India Tea Company. (With an introduction, notes, and biographical notices of the Boston Tea Party)
• Its author needs no praise from us, as his long and faithful services to the cause of education have met that general approbation which is their fittest and highest reward. —  Ups and Downs in the Life of a Distressed Gentleman

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