The French work composed at the very start of April gets favourable reception (8)

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approval

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'favourable reception' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for approval that I've seen before include "Favourable judgement" , "Commendation - on which to try things out" , "Esteem - permission" , "Blessing" , "Green light" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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