Approbated

/ˈæprəbeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Officially approved or confirmed; having received formal assent or endorsement.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'approbate,' from Latin 'approbatus.' The '-ed' ending indicates completed action or state.

Kelly Says

The legal doctrine of 'approbation and repudiation' means once you approbate something (like accepting a will's benefits), you can't later repudiate it—you're stuck with your choice!

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