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to sanction
01
to officially approve of something such as an action, change, practice, etc.
Transitive: to sanction an action or practice
Examples
The city council decided to sanction the music festival, granting official permission for its organization in the park.
02
to officially approve or validate a proposal or agreement
Transitive: to sanction a proposal or agreement
Examples
The board of directors sanctioned the new company policy, making it official and enforceable .
03
to impose a penalty or punitive measure upon an individual, entity, or action
Transitive: to sanction a person or institution | to sanction a person or institution for an action
Examples
The court sanctioned the corporation for environmental violations.
Sanction
01
an order officially put to limit contact or trade with a particular country that has not obeyed international law
Examples
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country for violating international agreements.
02
formal and official approval or authorization
03
a social control mechanism used to enforce societal norms or standards
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sanctioned
sanctioning
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