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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.
The bank manager had the authority to sanction large financial transactions after a thorough review.
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 .
The government sanctioned the treaty, solidifying the agreement between the two nations.
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.
The disciplinary committee sanctioned the student for plagiarism.
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.
The United Nations imposed sanctions on the dictator's regime to pressure them into compliance with human rights standards.
02
an official or decree or statement granting permission or approval
03
a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
04
the act of final authorization
05
official approval or permission for something
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