sanction

/sˈɑːnkʃən/

/ˈsæŋkʃən/

to sanction

MAIN VERB

to officially approve or authorize something such as an action, change, practice, etc.

to officially approve or authorize an action or a change

synonyms : approve

antonyms : disapprove

give religious sanction to, such as through on oath

Sanction

an order officially issued to limit contact or trade with a particular country that has not obeyed international law

an official or decree or statement granting permission or approval

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

the act of final authorization

official approval or permission for something

Examples

1. Sanctions have failed to loosen his grip on power.

2. Take sanctions.

3. Sanctions, if that's going to work.

4. Sanctions were always there.