reapprove

Reapprove is the act of granting formal approval again after an earlier approval has become outdated, invalid, or insufficient due to changes in circumstances. It typically occurs when information, scope, terms, or risk profiles have changed and require renewed authorization from the appropriate decision makers.

Reapproval appears in several domains. In project management and procurement, it is common when a budget, contract, or project scope has been revised, necessitating renewed consent from stakeholders or finance owners. In content workflows, reapproval may be required when edits or updates are made to an approved article, policy document, or release. In software development, code changes that alter an approved implementation may trigger a reapproval or re-review from reviewers or gatekeepers. In governance, compliance, and access control, policy updates or changes in risk assessments can prompt reapproval for continued access or operation.

The reapproval process typically follows a structured sequence. A trigger identifies the need for reapproval, and the item is paused or versioned. Relevant stakeholders review the changes, assess any new risks or impacts, and either reaffirm or revise the approval. Documentation records the decision and version, and the approved item is re-implemented or published accordingly.

Reapproval helps maintain accuracy, accountability, and regulatory compliance, but it can introduce delays and additional coordination. Effective reapproval practices include clear criteria for when reapproval is required, transparent change logs, and defined responsibilities for sign-off.

See also: approval, authorization, reauthorization, workflow.