Reapproval

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The act of giving approval or consent to something for a second time
2. The process of reaffirming or confirming acceptance after an initial approval
3. Repeating the act of officially agreeing to or endorsing something once more

Etymology: "Reapproval" is about as transparent as English compounds get: the prefix "re-", meaning "again", attached to "approval". The "approval" half descends from the Old French verb "aprouver", meaning to approve or find good, which itself traces back to Latin "approbare" (to test, or to find worthy). Combined with "re-", the noun names the act of approving something a second time, typically after an earlier decision has been reviewed, revised, or lapsed. The formation is a productive one. English has long attached "re-" to nouns of this kind to describe repeated official action, so "reapproval" sits alongside words like "reappointment" and "reelection" in describing a decision made anew. Its meaning stays close to its parts, so the word needs little more explanation than that.

Synonyms: endorsement, sanction

Antonyms: disapproval, rejection