# Approve an approval item

> Approves the item. Optionally supply edited `arguments` to replace the proposed arguments (edit-then-approve); the original is preserved on the item. Expiry is re-checked at decision time — an expired item can never be approved.

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<MethodEndpoint
  method={"post"}
  path={"/api/v1/approvals/{approval_id}/approve"}
  context={"endpoint"}
>
  
</MethodEndpoint>

Approves the item. Optionally supply edited `arguments` to replace the proposed arguments (edit-then-approve); the original is preserved on the item. Expiry is re-checked at decision time — an expired item can never be approved.

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<ParamsDetails
  {...require("./approve-approval.ParamsDetails.json")}
>
  
</ParamsDetails>

<RequestSchema
  {...require("./approve-approval.RequestSchema.json")}
>
  
</RequestSchema>

<StatusCodes
  {...require("./approve-approval.StatusCodes.json")}
>
  
</StatusCodes>