English dictionary

sanction

/'s/&//N/k/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

formal and explicit approval

noun.communication

Synonyms countenance endorsement imprimatur indorsement warrant

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a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards

noun.act

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official permission or approval

noun.attribute

Synonyms authorisation authority authorization

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the act of final authorization

noun.act

Examples
It had the sanction of the church.

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Solemn or ceremonious ratification; an official act of a superior by which he ratifies and gives validity to the act of some other person or body; establishment or furtherance of anything by giving authority to it; confirmation; approbation.

noun

Source: webster1913

give sanction to

verb.communication

Synonyms approve o.k. okay

Antonyms disapprove reject

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give authority or permission to

verb.social

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give religious sanction to, such as through on oath

verb.communication

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To give sanction to; to ratify; to confirm; to approve.

verb

Source: webster1913