Definition of «to approve the agreement»

"To approve the agreement" means to officially agree or give permission to a legally binding contract or an arrangement that has been proposed.

The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved the agreement. (nreionline.com)
The park board approved the agreement 3 - 2. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
Normally the judge will also approve agreements between the parties to make sure they are not fundamentally unfair to one party. (crckids.org)
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