n. permission to do something; "he indicated his consent"

n. agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly); "accession to such demands would set a dangerous precedent"; "assenting to the Congressional determination"

n. the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant

n. the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards); "a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools"

n. the act of allowing; "He objected to the allowance of smoking in the dining room"

n. a legal document giving official permission to do something

n. a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"

n. a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price; "as a sweetener they offered warrants along with the fixed-income securities"

n. permission to do something; "she was granted leave to speak"

n. the act of conceding or yielding

n. freedom of choice; "liberty of opinion"; "liberty of worship"; "liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases"; "at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes"

n. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization