Both Uses of
approbation
in
The Pathfinder, by Cooper
- "Good," returned Arrowhead, who did not conceal his approbation of Mabel's spirit.†
Chpt 1 *approbation = approval
- Although no one perceived any of those gentler or more insinuating qualities which are apt to win upon a woman's affections, as he raised his rifle not a female eye was fastened on him without a silent approbation of the freedom of his movements and the manliness of his air.†
Chpt 11
Definition:
approval - often official