ho·mol·o·gate (h -m l -g t , h -)tr.v. ho·mol·o·gat·ed, ho·mol·o·gat·ing, ho·mol·o·gates To approve, especially to confirm officially. [Medieval Latin homolog re, homologt-, from Greek homologein, to agree, from homologos, agreeing; see homologous.]ho·mol o·gation n. |
homologate [hɒˈmɒləˌgeɪt]
vb (tr)
1. (Law) Law, chiefly Scots to approve or ratify (a deed or contract, esp one that is defective)
2. (Law) Law to confirm (a proceeding, etc.)
3. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Motor Racing) to recognize (a particular type of car or car component) as a production model or component rather than a prototype, as in making it eligible for a motor race
[from Medieval Latin homologāre to agree, from Greek homologein to approve, from homologos agreeing, from homo- + legein to speak]
homologation n
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