The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word APPROVAL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result APPROVAL
- Sanction shock, retired men very involved
- Favour reduction of violence initially during outrage
- Software run at cricket ground's OK
- Acclaim paper regularly imported into a cricket ground
- Software runs cricket ground OK
- Dismay about remotely-operated vehicle gaining acceptance
- Month eating first of poached eggs like this, OK
- Respect dad backing professional versus a learner
- Shock about reduction in range getting agreement
- Appreciation of program by competitor, one who is old
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What does APPROVAL mean?
APPROVAL noun- An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.
- An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
- Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.