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Webster 1913 Edition


Disapprobation

Dis-apˊpro-ba′tion

,
Noun.
[Pref.
dis-
+
approbation
: cf. F.
désapprobation
. Cf.
Disapprove
.]
The act of disapproving; mental condemnation of what is judged wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; feeling of censure.
We have ever expressed the most unqualified
disapprobation
of all the steps.
Burke.

Webster 1828 Edition


Disapprobation

DISAPPROBATION

,
Noun.
[dis and approbation.] A disapproving; dislike; the act of the mind which condemns what is supposed to be wrong, whether the act is expressed or not. We often disapprove, when we do not express disapprobation.