approver
Americannoun
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a person who validates, agrees to, or judges favorably.
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Old English Law. an accomplice to a felony who confesses guilt and gives evidence against their confederates.
Etymology
Origin of approver
First recorded in 1300–50; approve + -er 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The court also rebuked the CBI for building its case on statements made by approvers - accomplices who turn state's witnesses in exchange for a pardon or reduced sentences.
From BBC
“When they are the approver and the appeals court, if they say no, we can’t go to a different app store to get to our customers,” she continued.
From Seattle Times
They also arrested a man who had helped him procure the snakes - he later turned "approver" and helped police piece together the case.
From BBC
“All we know at this hour is that this decision wasn’t made by FilmLA or the City’s film permit approver LAPD, nor was it sought by the production company seeking to film at Union Station.”
From Los Angeles Times
If the BJP is guilty of dismantling the republic, all other parties are silent approvers.”
From The Guardian
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