Official sanction (8)

I believe the answer is:

approval

(Other definitions for approval that I've seen before include "Acceptance as satisfactory" , "Green light" , "Ratification" , "Leave" , "Favourable judgement" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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