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Meaning
Noun
●
An
approval
, by an
authority
,
generally
one that makes something valid.
●
A
penalty
,
punishment
, or some
coercive
measure
,
intended
to ensure
compliance
; especially one
adopted
by several
nations
, or by an international body.
●
In Directives:
A law,
treaty
, or
contract
, or a
clause
within a law,
treaty
, or
contract
,
specifying
any of the above.
Verb
●
To
ratify
; to make valid.
●
To give
official
authorization
or
approval
to; to countenance.
●
To
penalize
(a state etc.) with sanctions.
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Origin
sanction
English
sanction
French
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Ban
Boycott
Estoppel
Injunction
Interdiction
Embargo
Penalties
Proscription
Sanction
Taboo
Allowance
Approval
Favor
Countenance
Abet
Antonyms
Permission
Endorsement
Support
Confirmation
Allowance
Backing
Related
Censure
Mandate
Reprimand
Punish
Punishment
Condemn
Prosecute
Enforce
Penalty
Authorize
Prohibit
Penalize
Redress
Restrict
Grant
Impose
Criminalise
Decree
Remedy
Prosecution
Approve
Authorise
Ruling
Enforcement
Restriction
Detention
Ratify
Violation
Permit
Conviction
Endorse
Revoke
Rule
Restraint
Fine
Reject
Regulate
Suspend
Deny
Denounce
Discourage
Retribution
Fines
Justification
Criminalize
Punishments
Compel
Oppose
Forbid
Justify
Force
Authorisation
Restrain
Prohibition
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