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Sanction

ˈsaŋ(k)ʃn

Sanction definitions

verb

Inflections:

sanction sanctioned sanctioning sanctions

give official permission or approval for (an action)

"the scheme was sanctioned by the court"

Synonyms:
authorize consent to permit allow give leave for give permission for warrant accredit license give assent to endorse agree to approve accept give one's blessing to back support
impose a sanction or penalty on

"individuals were sanctioned for gross human rights violations"

Synonyms:
punish discipline someone for