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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Disapprove \Dis`ap*prove\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disapproved}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Disapproving}.] [Pref. dis- + approve: cf. F.
d['e]approuver. Cf. {Disapprobation}.]
1. To pass unfavorable judgment upon; to condemn by an act of
the judgment; to regard as wrong, unsuitable, or
inexpedient; to censure; as, to disapprove the conduct of
others.
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2. To refuse official approbation to; to disallow; to decline
to sanction; as, the sentence of the court-martial was
disapproved by the commander in chief.
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Note: This verb is often followed by of; as, to disapprove of
an opinion, of such conduct. See {Approve}.
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