DOUG'S WORD OF THE WEEK

homologate / huh-MOL-uh-gayt / verb tr : 1. To approve officially. 2. To register a specific model of a motor vehicle to make it eligible to take part in a racing competition.

Notes & Etymology: From the Latin homologare (to agree), from Greek homologein (to agree or allow).

Usage: “Mr. Jimmy Gray said: 'We've major issues which appear to be discussed in the press. Decisions are made and then we're asked to homologate these decisions. "
Labour Group Leader Hits Out; Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK); Jul 9, 2007.