Expressing or implying official approval or formal endorsement.
From Latin 'approbatorius,' formed from 'approbatus' (approved) + the suffix '-ory,' meaning 'relating to' or 'serving to do something.'
An 'approbatory letter' was essential in academic hiring—universities required approbatory testimonials from respected scholars before hiring new professors.
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