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approval
Noun
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Approval is when you formally allow something to happen.
The treaty requires approval by Parliament.
I can do whatever I want, I don't need your approval.
In spite of objections, the committee granted approval for the project.
procedure
Noun
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A procedure is a particular way of doing something.
Because police did not follow procedure, the criminal was set free.
We have decided on new hiring procedures for employees.