zustimmende Kenntnisnahme
English translation: consenting acknowledg(e)ment
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|  Selected response from: swisstell Italy Local time: 13:20 | ||||||
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| 4 +1 | general approval |
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| 4 +1 | positive acknowledg(e)ment |
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| 5 | concurrence |
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| 4 | nodding of assent |
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| 4 | pass on |
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2 mins confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1general approval Explanation: Hi Rebecca, On the strength of your explanation, I would simply say "general approval" - perhaps including the word "informal" for the sake of clarity. HTH Ian |
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3 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1positive acknowledg(e)ment Explanation: consenting acknowledg(e)ment |
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3 hrs confidence:
concurrence Explanation: is what I've generally see used for that situation. |
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3 hrs confidence:
nodding of assent Explanation: You say it's not formal approval - the nod part - but then go on to refer to formal English - the assent part. Assent is otherwise a useful word: HM's approval of an Act of Parliament and also a vesting of probated property in the executors. |
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7 hrs confidence:
pass on Explanation: they'll pass on it / give it the nod |
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