Readiness to applaud or approve. Obsolete.

Frequently with to. Favourable disposition towards or support for something, esp. some principle or cause.

In weakened sense: A favourable attitude of mind towards a party, cause, etc.; disposition to agree or approve. Const. with, rarely for, in.

Approving disposition towards a thing; inclination to commend, sanction, or adopt.

The quality or state of being favourable. Eulogistic or approving character.

The quality of being appreciative; esp. the showing of approval or favourable recognition of excellence.

The quality of being approbative; tendency to approve; in Phrenology love of approbation.