Noun

(en noun)

(often used in plural) A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.

* 1862 , Washington Irving, Works of Washington Irving , page 490:

The roof now rung with bravos, handkerchiefs were waved on every side, “three cheers,” again and again, and plaudit' upon ' plaudit following in such quick succession, begun, ended, and begun again, that it was some time before the toast with which Mr. Irving concluded, could be heard.

* 1918 , Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Gods of Mars , page 109:

They were very orderly- there were neither scoffs nor plaudits , and when they saw us at the window above them there were many who buried their faces in their arms and wept.

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Noun

(en noun)

An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.

I need to get an approval on this purchase order.

An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

Words of approval never seem to come from him.

(especially, philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.