Approval
Approval noun - An acceptance of something as satisfactory.
Force
Force noun - The use of power to impose one's will on another.
Usage example: a cruel tyrant who disbanded the parliament and ruled by force
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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She does have the approval of at least one person, who is perhaps the ultimate force in her pushing her immigration policy through - the land of Palimpsest itself.
Source: Literature / Palimpsest - During the events of Civil War, Maria Hill, presumably acting with Tony Stark's approval, actually authorized plans to use deadly force on Victor Mancha and send the alien members of the group to a brutal prison.
Source: Dude, Where's My Respect? -
Power Rangers Time Force: The Quantum Ranger announces his presence for the first time by slow-clapping his hand against his gun in mock-approval of the Monster of the Week.
Source: Sarcastic Clapping
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