Meaning of preapprove | Babel Free

Definitions

To approve beforehand, before execution or implementation.

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Examples

“Since election boards aren't actually willing to preapprove these forms for software companies, Dean, as a presidential candidate, submits his own⟳ forms.”

“While you'll probably have⟳ her sympathies if your condominium association wants to preapprove your storm door, you'll need⟳ to work⟳ harder for her support⟳ if your boss at the music megastore demands you grow⟳ a goatee to help⟳ lend⟳ the place⟳ some indie cred.”

“But that is changing; in the coming months, Mr. Gollinger said, his company will hold⟳ an auction in a suburban New York community where lenders will help⟳ preapprove bidders for mortgages.”

“Some states do not preapprove rates, as New York does, but can take⟳ action later if they find⟳ an increase⟳ was inappropriate.”

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