congressional approval

collocation in English

meaningsofcongressionalandapproval

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congressional
adjective[before noun]
uk
/kəŋˈɡreʃ.ən.əl/us
/kəŋˈɡreʃ.ən.əl/
belonging or related to the ...
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approval
noun[U]
uk
/əˈpruː.vəl/us
/əˈpruː.vəl/
the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone ...
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(Definition ofcongressionalandapprovalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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As we have explained, privatisation bills had received overwhelmingcongressionalapprovalduring his first period in office.
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In these cases, however, the government was unable to intervene without request of local authorities andcongressionalapproval.
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Moreover, it is subject tocongressionalapproval.
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The organization receivedcongressionalapprovalfor exemption from copyright and free postal distribution of talking books.
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This requirement does not apply to group burials, for which an aboveground marker may be erected withoutcongressionalapproval.
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Acting appointments were also common with warrant officers and ratings, although neither were subject tocongressionalapprovaland were simply temporary assignments.
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Purchase of land interest is dependent uponcongressionalapprovaland appropriation of funds.
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He cites his military service as fostering his belief that war should not be entered into capriciously nor withoutcongressionalapproval.
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Congressionalapprovalwas required for any design change within 25 years of the last.
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He also may appoint personal advisers withoutcongressionalapproval.
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However,congressionalapprovalwas stalled by powerful states outside of the seven regions that were prepared to prevent congressional approval of the compact carters.
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In the months leading up to the election,congressionalapprovalratings flirted with all-time historical lows.
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These constitutions are subject tocongressionalapprovaland oversight, which is not the case with state constitutions.
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The name change requiredcongressionalapproval.
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Thomas worked to getcongressionalapprovalof $250,000 for the project.
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Althoughcongressionalapprovalwas gained in 1934 for the purchase of land that would expand the airfield by 540 acres (2.2 km), the matter was dropped.
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