imprimatur

/,impri'meitə/
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imprimatur

A publisher seeks the imprimatur of a respected academic board.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Official approval or license to print or publish something: Originally, an "imprimatur" was an official license issued by the Roman Catholic Church, granting permission to print a book, certifying it contained nothing contrary to faith or morals.
    • Formal and explicit approval or sanction: In broader, modern usage, "imprimatur" refers to any authoritative endorsement, approval, or seal of acceptance from a person or institution in a position of authority.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The controversial manuscript could not be published without the bishop's imprimatur.
    • The new policy has the imprimatur of the board of directors, so we can proceed with implementation.
    • Her theory lacked the imprimatur of established scientists, making it difficult to gain funding.
Advanced Usage
  • "to give/place one's imprimatur on something": to give one's official or authoritative approval to something.
    • The renowned chef placed his imprimatur on the new line of cookware by endorsing it.
  • "to have the imprimatur of [an authority]": to be officially sanctioned or approved by a specific person or group.
    • The initiative had the full imprimatur of the university president.
Variants and Related Words
  • Imprint (noun/verb): While distinct, "imprint" shares a root with "imprimatur" (from Latin , 'to press into or upon'). As a noun, it can mean a mark or impression, or the name of a publisher. It does not mean official approval.
  • Sanction (noun/verb): Can be a close synonym for authoritative permission or approval.
  • Endorsement (noun): A public or official expression of support or approval.
Synonyms
  • Approval
  • Endorsement
  • Sanction
  • Authorization
  • Seal of approval
  • License (in the context of permission to publish)
Antonyms
  • Ban
  • Prohibition
  • Censure
  • Rejection
  • Veto
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Seal of approval": This is a common idiom that is very close in meaning to the modern, figurative use of "imprimatur."
    • The product received the seal of approval from consumer safety groups.
  • "Rubber stamp" (verb/noun): To approve automatically or without proper consideration. While sometimes used in similar contexts, "rubber stamp" often carries a negative connotation of uncritical approval, unlike the authoritative weight typically implied by "imprimatur."
    • The committee is expected to rubber-stamp the proposal.
imprimatur

A publisher seeks the imprimatur of a respected academic board.

Noun
  1. formal and explicit approval
    • a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement

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