die Absegnung
Translation
blessing, approval, sanction, ratification
Examples
Der Priester gab dem Paar seine Absegnung.
The priest gave the couple his blessing.
Das Projekt wartet auf die Absegnung des Chefs.
The project is waiting for the boss's approval.
Grammar Patterns
the approval of ((sth.gen)) The approval of the plan by the board is still pending.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Genehmigung, Zustimmung, Segen; Antonyms: Ablehnung, Verweigerung
Etymology
From the verb 'absegnen' (to bless, approve). It combines 'ab-' (off, completing) with 'Segen' (blessing) and the noun suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of giving a 'Segen' (blessing) to finish something off ('ab-'), which extends to the meaning of 'approval'.