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The phrase 'gives approval to' means to authorize or give permission for something to happen. It involves granting consent or sanction to an action, decision, or process. The approval can come from individuals, groups, or authoritative bodies and is essential in various formal and informal settings, from legal processes to everyday personal interactions.