Dis`ap*prove (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Disapproved (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Disapproving.] [Pref. dis- +
approve: cf. F. déapprouver. Cf.
Disapprobation.] 1. To pass unfavorable
judgment upon; to condemn by an act of the judgment; to regard as
wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; to censure; as, to
disapprove the conduct of others.
2. To refuse official approbation to; to
disallow; to decline to sanction; as, the sentence of the court-
martial was disapproved by the commander in chief.
☞ This verb is often followed by of; as, to
disapprove of an opinion, of such conduct. See
Approve.