Anumod

Anumod is a term used in several Indian languages, notably Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and related tongues, to denote approval, consent, or endorsement. In administrative and legal contexts, it represents formal permission granted by an authority to proceed with a proposal, document, or action. The word commonly appears in bureaucratic language in base forms such as anumod (the noun) and anumodit (approved), as well as in related phrases indicating sanctioned status.

Etymology and usage origin: Anumod derives from Sanskrit anumoda (अनुमोद), meaning approval or endorsement. Through Prakrit and modern Indo-Aryan development, the term retained its formal sense of sanction by an authorized entity. In contemporary usage, anumod functions as a formal credential of permission within government, corporate, and legal communications.

Examples and contexts: In government forms and legal documents, anumod indicates that permission has been granted. Phrases such as "anumod mil gaya" (approval has been obtained) or "anumodit kiya gaya" (has been approved) are common in bureaucratic prose. In corporate or project contexts, obtaining anumod from the relevant authority is often a prerequisite for moving forward with plans or contracts. While closely related to general consent, anumod emphasizes official sanction rather than informal agreement.

Variants and related terms: Related forms include anumodita (approved) and anumodan (the act of approving or endorsing). The term is often contrasted with broader terms like endorsement or consent used in non-official contexts. See also: approval, consent, endorsement, and administrative language in Indian governance.