Dis`ap*prove (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disapproved (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Disapproving.]
[Pref. dis- + approve: cf. F. déapprouver. Cf. Disapprobation.] 1.
To pass unfavorable judgment upon; to condemn by an
act of the judgment; to regard as wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; to censure; as, to disapprove the conduct of others.
2. To refuse official approbation to; to disallow; to decline to sanction; as, the sentence of the court-
martial was
disapproved by the commander in chief.
&fist; This verb is
often followed by of; as, to
disapprove of an opinion, of such conduct. See Approve.
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