sanction
Meaning
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- 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.
- A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
Synonyms
O.K.
give permission
laissez passer
allocate funds
approve of
disciplinary action
make it convenient
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsæŋkʃən/
Etymology
From Middle French sanction, from Latin sanctio.
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