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SANCTION

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4 senses for sanction as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Sanction
- Countenance
- Endorsement
- Indorsement
- Warrant
- Imprimatur
Definitions:
- formal and explicit approval
Examples:
- A Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
Synonyms:
- Sanction
Definitions:
- a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
Synonyms:
- Authority
- Authorization
- Authorisation
- Sanction
Definitions:
- official permission or approval
Examples:
- Authority for the program was renewed several times
Synonyms:
- Sanction
Definitions:
- the act of final authorization
Examples:
- It had the sanction of the church

Noun related (for sanction)
pragmatic sanction

3 senses for sanction as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Approve
- O.K.
- Okay
- Sanction
Definitions:
- give sanction to
Examples:
- I approve of his educational policies
Synonyms:
- Sanction
Definitions:
- give authority or permission to
Synonyms:
- Sanction
Definitions:
- give religious sanction to, such as through on oath
Examples:
- Sanctify the marriage

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