#approval.subject_matter__commendation a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
exclusion: #disapproval.subject_matter
supertype: #subject_matter__subjectmatter__message__content__substance what a communication that is about something is about
object: #subscription #ratification
subtype: #approbation official recognition or approval
subtype: #countenance__endorsement__warrant formal and explicit approval
subtype: #OK__okay__okey__okeh an endorsement; "they gave us the OK to go ahead"
subtype: #visa an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
subtype: #nihil_obstat.countenance__nihilobstat the phrase used by the official censor of the Roman Catholic Church to say that a publication has been examined and contains nothing offensive to the Church
subtype: #recognition.approval__credit approval; "give her recognition for trying"; "he was given credit for his work"; "it is to her credit that she tried"; "the credits were given at the end of the film"
subtype: #commemoration__memorial__remembrance a recognition of meritorious service
subtype: #epitaph.commemoration a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person
subtype: #standing_ovation__ovation enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
subtype: #salute.recognition__salutation an act of honor or courteous recognition: "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
subtype: #secret_approval__connivance__tacit_consent__tacitconsent (law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
subtype: #permission approval to do something; "he asked permission to leave"
subtype: #authorization__authority__authorisation__sanction official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times"
subtype: #consent permission to do something; "he indicated his consent"
subtype: #informed_consent consent by a patient to undergo a medical or surgical treatment or to participate in an experiment after the patient understands the risks involved
subtype: #dismissal permission to go; the sending away of someone
subtype: #leave permission to do something; "she was granted leave to speak"
subtype: #laissez_passer__laissezpasser__pass a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions; "the media representatives had special passes"
subtype: #boarding_card__boarding_pass a pass that allows you to board a ship or plane
subtype: #hall_pass written permission from a teacher for a student to be out the classroom and in the halls of the school
subtype: #ticket-of-leave a permit formerly given to convicts allowing them to leave prison under specific restrictions
subtype: #pass.permission__passport any authorization to pass or go somewhere; "the pass to visit had a strict time limit"
subtype: #safe-conduct__safeguard a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
subtype: #all_clear__allclear permission to proceed because obstacles have been removed
subtype: #encouragement the expression of approval and support
subtype: #abetment__instigation the verbal act of urging on
subtype: #cheering__shouting encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators; "it's all over but the shouting"
subtype: #advancement__furtherance encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
subtype: #fostering__fosterage encouragement; aiding the development of something
subtype: #goading__goad__prod__prodding__urging__spur__spurring a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
subtype: #provocation__incitement needed encouragement; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
subtype: #subornation underhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful; "subornation of perjury is a crime"
subtype: #vote_of_confidence an expression of approval and encouragement; "they gave the chairman a vote of confidence"
subtype: #acclaim__acclamation__plaudits__plaudit__eclat enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
subtype: #applause__hand_clapping__clapping a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
subtype: #hand.applause a round of applause to signify approval; "give the little lady a great big hand"
subtype: #handclap a clap of the hands to indicate approval
subtype: #round.applause an outburst of applause; "there was a round of applause"
subtype: #cheer a cry or shout of approval
subtype: #banzai a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph
subtype: #bravo a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance
subtype: #hurrah__hooray a victory cheer; "let's give the team a big hurrah"
subtype: #salvo.cheer a sudden outburst of cheers; "there was a salvo of approval"
subtype: #congratulations__congratulation__praise__kudos__kudo an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
subtype: #superlative an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); "the critics lavished superlatives on it"
subtype: #encomium__eulogy__panegyric__paean a formal expression of praise
subtype: #recommendation.congratulations__testimonial__goodword something that recommends (or expresses commendation)
subtype: #character_reference__character__reference a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability; "requests for character references are all to often answered evasively"
subtype: #puff exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
subtype: #compliment a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
subtype: #trade-last__tradelast a compliment that I heard about you that I offer to trade for a compliment you have heard about me
subtype: #flattery excessive or insincere praise
subtype: #blandishment__cajolery__palaver flattery intended to persuade
subtype: #blarney__coaxing__soft_soap__sweet_talk__sweettalk flattery designed to gain favor
subtype: #smarm__unction__fulsomeness excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
subtype: #accolade__award__honor__honour__laurels__laurel a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
subtype: #academic_degree__degree an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; "he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude"
subtype: #associate_degree__associatedegree__associate a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
subtype: #Associate_in_Arts__AA an associate degree in arts
subtype: #Associate_in_Applied_Science__AAS an associate degree in applied science
subtype: #Associate_in_Nursing__AN an associate degree in nursing
subtype: #bachelor's_degree__baccalaureate an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Arts__BA__Artium_Baccalaurens__AB a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Arts_in_Library_Science__ABLS a bachelor's degree in library science
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Arts_in_Nursing__BAN a bachelor's degree in nursing
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Divinity__BD a bachelor's degree in religion
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Literature__BLitt a bachelor's degree in literature
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Medicine__MB (a British degree) a bachelor's degree in medicine
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Music__BMus a bachelor's degree in music
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Naval_Science__BNS a bachelor's degree in naval science
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Science__BS__SB a bachelor's degree in science
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Science_in_Architecture__BSArch a bachelor's degree in architecture
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Science_in_Engineering a bachelor's degree in engineering
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Theology__ThB a bachelor's degree in theology
subtype: #honours_degree__honoursdegree__honours (Great Britain) a university degree with honors
subtype: #first-class_honours_degree__firstclasshonoursdegree__first (Great Britain) an honours degree of the highest class
subtype: #double_first (Great Britain) a first-class honours degree in two subjects
subtype: #master's_degree__master'sdegree an academic degree higher than a bachelor's but lower than a doctor's
subtype: #Master_of_Architecture__MArch a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture
subtype: #Master_of_Arts__MA__Artium_Magister__AM a master's degree in arts and sciences
subtype: #Master_of_Arts_in_Library_Science__MALS a master's degree in library science
subtype: #Master_of_Arts_in_Teaching__MAT a master's degree in teaching
subtype: #Master_in_Business__MBA a master's degree in business
subtype: #Master_of_Divinity__MDiv a master's degree in religion
subtype: #Master_of_Education__MEd a master's degree in education
subtype: #Master_of_Fine_Arts__MFA a master's degree in fine arts
subtype: #Master_of_Literature__MLitt a master's degree in literature
subtype: #Master_of_Library_Science__MLS a master's degree in library science
subtype: #Master_in_Public_Affairs a master's degree in questions of public concern
subtype: #Master_of_Science__MS__SM a master's degree in science
subtype: #Master_of_Science_in_Engineering a master's degree in engineering
subtype: #Master_of_Theology__ThM a master's degree in theology
subtype: #doctor's_degree__doctorate one of the highest academic degrees conferred by a university
subtype: #Doctor_of_Dental_Medicine__DMD a doctor's degree in dental medicine
subtype: #Doctor_of_Dental_Surgery__DDS a doctor's degree in dental surgery
subtype: #Doctor_of_Divinity__DD a doctor's degree in religion
subtype: #Doctor_of_Education__EdD__DEd a doctor's degree in education
subtype: #Doctor_of_Medicine__MD a doctor's degree in medicine
subtype: #Doctor_of_Music__DMus__MusD a doctor's degree in music
subtype: #Doctor_of_Musical_Arts__AMusD a doctor's degree in musical arts
subtype: #Doctor_of_Optometry__OD a doctor's degree in optometry
subtype: #Doctor_of_Osteopathy__DO doctor's degree in osteopathy
subtype: #Doctor_of_Philosophy__PhD a doctorate awarded for original contributions to knowledge
subtype: #American_PhD__PhD an American doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded by a graduate school
subtype: #DPhil a British doctorate
subtype: #Doctor_of_Public_Health__DPH a doctor's degree in preventive medicine
subtype: #Doctor_of_Theology__ThD a doctor's degree in theology
subtype: #law_degree__lawdegree degree conferred on someone who successfully completes law school
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Laws__LLB a three-year law degree
subtype: #Master_of_Laws__LLM an advanced law degree
subtype: #honorary_degree a degree conferred to honor the recipient
subtype: #Doctor_of_Arts__ArtsD an honorary arts degree
subtype: #Doctor_of_Fine_Arts an honorary degree in fine arts
subtype: #Doctor_of_Humane_Letters an honorary degree in letters
subtype: #Doctor_of_Humanities an honorary degree in the humanities
subtype: #Doctor_of_Laws__LLD an honorary law degree
subtype: #Doctor_of_Science__DS__ScD an honorary degree in science
subtype: #pennant.accolade the award given to the champion
subtype: #seal_of_approval__cachet__seal an indication of approved or superior status
subtype: #commendation__citation an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
subtype: #honorable_mention__honorablemention__mention an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"
subtype: #varsity_letter__varsityletter__letter an award earned by participation in a school sport; "he won letters in three sports"
subtype: #laurel_wreath__decoration__medal__medallion__palm__ribbon an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
subtype: #Congressional_Medal_of_Honor__Medal_of_Honor the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'
subtype: #Distinguished_Service_Medal a US military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility
subtype: #Distinguished_Service_Cross a US Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy
subtype: #Navy_Cross a US Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy
subtype: #Distinguished_Flying_Cross a US Airforce decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight
subtype: #Air_Medal a US Airforce decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight
subtype: #Silver_Star_Medal__Silver_Star a US military decoration for gallantry in action
subtype: #Bronze_Star_Medal__Bronze_Star a US military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight)
subtype: #Order_of_the_Purple_Heart__Purple_Heart a US military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action
subtype: #Victoria_Cross a British military decoration for gallantry
subtype: #Distinguished_Conduct_Medal a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field
subtype: #Distinguished_Service_Order a British military decoration for special service in action
subtype: #Croix_de_Guerre a French military decoration for gallantry
subtype: #Medaille_Militaire a French military decoration
subtype: #trophy an award for success in war or hunting
subtype: #Emmy an annual award for outstanding achievements in television
subtype: #Nobel_prize an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace
subtype: #Oscar an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
subtype: #Prix_de_Rome an annual prize awarded by the French government in a competition of painters and artists and sculptors and musicians and architects; the winner in each category receives support for a period of study in Rome
subtype: #Prix_Goncourt an award given annually for contributions to French literature
subtype: #tribute.approval__testimonial something given or done as an expression of esteem
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