homologation

noun

Definition of homologationnext
as in sanction

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homologation
  1. sanction
  2. approval
  3. ratification
  4. support
  5. endorsement
  6. approbation
  7. rubber stamp
Noun
  • Georgian Dream officials have repeatedly downplayed the prospect of U.S. sanctions.
    Nana Sajaia, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • This has, among other things, entailed a rollback of sanctions on Syria's de facto new power broker.
    Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of sanction
Noun
  • While these numbers underscore real risks, implementing these warnings would require Congressional approval.
    Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Biden’s approval of the controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska draws into question the country’s commitment to a transition to clean energy while there is still money to be made in fossil fuels.
    Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of approval
Noun
  • Carter's presidential victories included arranging the Camp David Accords that established a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, the ratification of the Panama Canal treaties, and the normalization of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China.
    Jacob Knutson, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
  • All President Biden has to do is tell the national archivist to sign it, a no-brainer to those in favor of ratification.
    Amy Shoenthal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of ratification
Noun
  • Taken to the extreme, though, the intensive approach can foreclose opportunities for community support.
    Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • It’s made with premium memory foam and has a unique 360-degree, ergonomic design that fully aligns with your neck and spine, offering unparalleled support.
    Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of support
Noun
  • Even as President-elect Donald Trump threw his support to keep House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in his powerful leadership role, some Republican lawmakers are holding out on offering their endorsements.
    Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) received a key endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump in his effort to remain as leader of the lower chamber.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of endorsement
Noun
  • On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.
    Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
  • But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 29 June 2024
Definition of approbation
Noun
  • Greg Pils, the director of the Bureau of Environmental Analysis and Sustainability, said the DNR heavily considered the comments and concerns shared with them by the public, and did not simply rubber stamp the permits.
    Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Promoting accountability can’t be done by rubber stamp.
    Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of rubber stamp
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