Formal approval (6)

I believe the answer is:

assent

(Other definitions for assent that I've seen before include "Consent or approval" , "Say yes" , "Agreement (to a proposal)" , "Agree, acquiesce" , "Official sanction" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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