Preapproved

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of preapprove form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Approved in advance. not-comparable

    "Even that will require wary monitoring, particularly of a provision that would allow members preapproved day trips for speeches, with travel paid by non-lobbying groups."

Example

More examples

"You have been preapproved for a credit card."

Etymology

From pre- + approved.

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