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
  • Trump has named a number of China hard-liners among his Cabinet picks, including Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., his nominee for secretary of state, who is under Chinese government sanctions over his criticism of the crackdown on dissent in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Iran may be forced to make compromises — like scaling back or dropping support for proxies — in exchange for sanctions relief.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of sanction
Noun
  • 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
  • While these numbers underscore real risks, implementing these warnings would require Congressional approval.
    Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of approval
Noun
  • The amendment, which passed Congress with a two-thirds majority in 1972, was an early victim of modern culture war politics and was officially ratified by two-thirds of the states with Virginia’s ratification in January 2020.
    Trans Formations Project, Them, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The move prompted a rare statement from the leaders of the National Archives, who contended the amendment couldn't be certified without action from Congress or the judicial system because states did not meet the deadline established by Congress for ratification.
    Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of ratification
Noun
  • Especially with Samsung’s new seven-year guarantee of software support.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • In the Legislature, some of DeSantis’ allies were quick to show their support for the governor, putting them at odds with their chamber’s leadership.
    Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of support
Noun
  • Loading your audio article Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez pushed back Thursday against his placement on a list of untrustworthy law enforcement officers, saying the move by former State Attorney Andrew Bain was revenge for not offering his endorsement in November’s election.
    Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Authentic customer endorsements and content are beneficial to the brand and should be reflected in existing loyalty frameworks, given that 77% of consumers are more likely to engage with content that feels genuine and relatable.
    Manu Mathew, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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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