Meaning of the word imprimatur in English

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imprimatur

US /ˌɪm.prɪˈmeɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˌɪm.prɪˈmeɪ.tər/

Noun

official approval, especially that given by the Roman Catholic Church to a book or other publication

Example:
The book received the bishop's imprimatur before publication.
The project needs the CEO's imprimatur to move forward.