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Sanction
ˈsaŋ(k)ʃn
Sanction definitions
noun
sanction
sanctions
- a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule
"a range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse"
- measures taken by a state to coerce another to conform to an international agreement or norms of conduct, typically in the form of restrictions on trade or official sporting participation
"the United States had agreed to lift economic sanctions"
- a consideration operating to enforce obedience to any rule of conduct
- official permission or approval for an action
"he appealed to the bishop for his sanction"
authorization consent leave permission authority warrant licence dispensation assent acquiescence agreement approval seal/stamp of approval approbation recognition endorsement accreditation confirmation ratification validation blessing imprimatur clearance acceptance allowance- official confirmation or ratification of a law
- a law or decree, especially an ecclesiastical decree
verb
sanction
sanctioned
sanctioning
sanctions
- give official permission or approval for (an action)
"the scheme was sanctioned by the court"
- impose a sanction or penalty on
"foreigners in France illegally should be sent home, their employers sanctioned and border controls tightened up"
punish discipline someone for