An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
The act of contradicting something by making a contrary argument, or presenting contrary evidence.
A statement, designed to refute or negate specific arguments put forward by opponents.
A pleading by a defendant in reply to the evidence put forward by a plaintiff or the prosecution.