approved school noun

(between 1933 (Scotland 1937) and 1969) a state boarding school for young people who had broken the law or who were pronounced to be in need of care and protection

seal (or stamp) of approval

Formal commendation or ratification

on approval (or informal on appro /apˈrō/)

1. Subject to approval
2. Without obligation to buy

list¹ /list/

A catalogue, roll, or enumeration (of items)

1. To place in a list or catalogue
2. To make a list of
3. To enrol (eg soldiers)

To enlist (also 'list, as if for enlist)

listˈable adjective

listˈing noun

1. A list
2. A position in a list
3. A print-out of all the data stored in a file or the commands in a program (computing)
4. An official quotation for stock so that it can be traded on the Stock Exchange
5. (in pl) a guide to currently-running theatrical or other entertainments

List D schools plural noun

Formerly, the name given in Scotland to community homes for young offenders (before 1969 called approved schools)

listed building noun

One officially listed as being of special architectural or historic interest, which cannot be demolished or altered without (local) government consent

listed company noun (commerce)

A public company which obtains an official listing from the Stock Exchange

list price noun

The recommended price of an article as shown in a manufacturer's catalogue or advertisement, ie before discounts, etc

active list

The roll of those liable for active service