'universally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'universalis,' where 'uni-' meant 'one' and 'versus' meant 'turned.' 'Approved' comes from Latin 'approbare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'probare' meant 'test or prove.'

'universalis' transformed into the Old French word 'universel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'universal.' 'Approbate' transformed into the Old French word 'aprover,' and eventually became the modern English word 'approve.'

Initially, 'universalis' meant 'pertaining to all,' and 'approbare' meant 'to test or prove.' Over time, they evolved into their current meanings of 'applicable everywhere' and 'to accept or agree with,' respectively.