as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
to be effectual, a judge must homologate the plea bargain between the district attorney and the defense
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Recent Examples of homologate
Once a car has been homologated, the specification is locked in for a period of five years.
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Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Pricing and Which One to Buy While the Valkyrie has been homologated for street use in other countries, Aston Martin will sell it in the United States only for track use.
—Car and Driver, 7 Mar. 2023
The coupe, called the DB7 Zagato and of which 99 examples were made, was never homologated for sale stateside, which is a pity, given its exquisite shape and ultimate rarity.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Pricing and Which One to Buy While the Valkyrie has been homologated for street use in other countries, Aston Martin will sell it in the United States only for track use.
—Car and Driver, 7 Mar. 2023
The coupe, called the DB7 Zagato and of which 99 examples were made, was never homologated for sale stateside, which is a pity, given its exquisite shape and ultimate rarity.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homologate
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The United States has approved the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Peru to support the South American country's counternarcotics and counterterrorism operations.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Despite being used frequently in cosmetics, Crodafos CES had to first be tested and approved by the FDA to make it onto the Inactive Ingredient Database.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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If ratified, the deal also implements minimum headcounts at the workplaces and promises new work.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Paul Barber, chief executive and deputy chairman, has conducted an overview of key areas for the past 18 months, which was ratified by the board at the summer annual general meeting.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Senate Republicans typically confirm nominees based on the White House’s priority levels.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Researchers from the Center for Whale Research, SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed the female calf was deceased, with its umbilical cord still attached when spotted in Rosario Strait near the San Juan Islands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Homologate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homologate. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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