Formal and explicit approval (11)

I believe the answer is:

endorsement

(Other definitions for endorsement that I've seen before include "Want backing" , "passing through red light may carry it" , "Official sanction or approval" , "Support and approval" , "okay?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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