1. official permission or acceptance; acts of approving something
Usage: plural of approval

Examples

• The project requires approvals from three different departments.
• We received all the necessary approvals to begin construction.
• The committee gave their approvals for the new policy changes.
• Getting regulatory approvals can take several months.
• The manager’s approvals are needed before any purchases over $500.
• The drug received approvals from health authorities in multiple countries.