#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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