[f. APPROVE v.1 + -ING1.] The action of testing, proving; or confirming, sanctioning; approbation; probate.
1523–4. Act 15 Hen. VIII., v. Letters testimonials of their approuing and examination.
1580. Hollyband, Treas. Fr. Tong, Approbation, approuing or auouching.
1591. Durh. Wills (1860), 198. For the execution and approving of his will.
1612. Woodall, Surg. Mate, Ep. Ded. Your good likings and well approvings of my former works.
1653. Milton, Hirelings, Wks. 1851, 356. Far … from the approving of Tithes.
