All 4 Uses of
approbation
in
Bleak House
- And Sir Leicester is glad to repose in dignified contentment before the great fire in the library, condescendingly perusing the backs of his books or honouring the fine arts with a glance of approbation.†
Chpt 28-30
- Mr. Bagnet's face expresses, so far as in its wooden material lies, the highest approbation and acquiescence.†
Chpt 34-36 *
- Mr. Bucket murmurs, "Glad to have the honour of your approbation, Sir Leicester Dedlock, Baronet."†
Chpt 52-54
- In case I should be taking a liberty in putting your ladyship on your guard when there's no necessity for it, you will endeavour, I should hope, to outlive my presumption, and I shall endeavour to outlive your disapprobation.†
Chpt 55-57
Definition:
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(approbation) approval - often official