👉 The term "approbate" is a legal concept in the United States that refers to an act of approval or endorsement by a government official. It involves the issuance of a certificate, letter, or other document indicating that a particular action or decision has been approved or endorsed. In the context of public administration, approbate can refer to a formal approval or endorsement of a specific policy or decision made by a government agency. For example, an approbate might be issued by a state legislature to