Approvability

/əˌpruːvəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being able to be approved or worthy of approval.

Etymology

From approvable (capable of being approved) + -ity (suffix forming abstract nouns). Approvable comes from approve (Latin approbare: ad- to + probare to assent) + -able (capable of being).

Kelly Says

This word is mostly used in formal contexts like law and business, where approvability of documents or designs matters legally. It's the kind of word that lets professionals talk about whether something has a fighting chance of getting the green light.

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