Related Clues:

• Rubber-stamped
• Gave the green light
• Let pass
• Gave a thumbs-up
• Approved
• Passed on
• Blessed
• Gave one's blessing to
• Assented
• Gave the go-ahead to
• Assented to
• Gave the nod to
• Didn't deny
• Ratified
• Gave the thumbs-up