Meaning of 'sanction'

Find the meaning of the word ‘sanction’

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Meaning of ‘sanction’

7 definitions found.

sanction

noun

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

noun

the act of final authorization

Example: "it had the sanction of the church"

noun

official permission or approval

Synonyms: authorization

noun

formal and explicit approval

Synonyms: indorsement countenance warrant imprimatur endorsement

verb

give sanction to

Synonyms: O.K. approve o.k. ok okeh okay

verb

give religious sanction to, such as through on oath

verb

give authority or permission to

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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