Imprimatur
noun
An official approval or license to print or publish a book, a document, etc.
The manuscript received the imprimatur of the head archbishop.
Often appears as...
- grant an imprimatur
- receive an imprimatur
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A permission or endorsement, especially in a symbolic or authoritative manner.
The project has finally received the imprimatur of the CEO.
Often appears as...
- authority's imprimatur
- lacked the imprimatur
Usage tips
Formal
Business, General
noun
An official approval or license to print or publish a book, a document, etc.
The manuscript received the imprimatur of the head archbishop.
Often appears as...
- grant an imprimatur
- receive an imprimatur
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A permission or endorsement, especially in a symbolic or authoritative manner.
The project has finally received the imprimatur of the CEO.
Often appears as...
- authority's imprimatur
- lacked the imprimatur
Usage tips
Formal
Business, General
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Origins
Originally used by the Catholic Church to denote approval to publish religious materials. Understanding historical context helps clarifying modern usage.
The theological book earned the imprimatur after rigorous evaluation.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Weight
Imprimatur conveys a sense of authority and gravitas, often associated with institutional or high-level backing.
His thesis gained an added prestige with the university's imprimatur.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Publishing
Though associated with publication, 'imprimatur' can refer to approval in broader contexts like projects or ideas.
The innovation plan awaited the manager's imprimatur before proceeding.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Origins
Originally used by the Catholic Church to denote approval to publish religious materials. Understanding historical context helps clarifying modern usage.
The theological book earned the imprimatur after rigorous evaluation.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Weight
Imprimatur conveys a sense of authority and gravitas, often associated with institutional or high-level backing.
His thesis gained an added prestige with the university's imprimatur.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Publishing
Though associated with publication, 'imprimatur' can refer to approval in broader contexts like projects or ideas.
The innovation plan awaited the manager's imprimatur before proceeding.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Origins
Originally used by the Catholic Church to denote approval to publish religious materials. Understanding historical context helps clarifying modern usage.
The theological book earned the imprimatur after rigorous evaluation.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Weight
Imprimatur conveys a sense of authority and gravitas, often associated with institutional or high-level backing.
His thesis gained an added prestige with the university's imprimatur.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Publishing
Though associated with publication, 'imprimatur' can refer to approval in broader contexts like projects or ideas.
The innovation plan awaited the manager's imprimatur before proceeding.
Compare with
accreditorapprovalauthorizationconfirmationendorsepermissionratificationsanction
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Joan Halifax: Compassion...
a woman whose mother had been a slave to take care of me. And that woman did not have sentimental compassion. She had phenomenal strength. And it was really her strength, I believe, that became the kind of mudra and imprimatur
Video examples
Joan Halifax: Compassion...
a woman whose mother had been a slave to take care of me. And that woman did not have sentimental compassion. She had phenomenal strength. And it was really her strength, I believe, that became the kind of mudra and imprimatur
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Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
LACMA has the imprimatur of art, and that's a big leg up.
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Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
LACMA has the imprimatur of art, and that's a big leg up.
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