Understanding the meaning of sanction

sanction

/'sæŋkʃən/

noun
official permission or approval
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authorisation authority authorization

type of:
permission
verb
give sanction to
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approve o.k. okay

type of:
authorize clear pass authorise
noun
formal and explicit approval
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countenance endorsement imprimatur indorsement warrant

type of:
commendation approval
noun
a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
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social control
verb
give authority or permission to
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authorise authorize empower
verb
give religious sanction to, such as through on oath
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approve o.k. okay
noun
the act of final authorization
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"it had the sanction of the church"

type of:
empowerment authorization authorisation

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