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Definition of Sanction

1. Noun. Formal and explicit approval. "A Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"

2. Verb. Give sanction to. "I approve of his educational policies"

3. Noun. A mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards.

4. Verb. Give authority or permission to.

5. Noun. Official permission or approval. "Authority for the program was renewed several times"

6. Verb. Give religious sanction to, such as through on oath. "Sanctify the marriage"

7. Noun. The act of final authorization. "It had the sanction of the church"

Definition of Sanction

1. n. Solemn or ceremonious ratification; an official act of a superior by which he ratifies and gives validity to the act of some other person or body; establishment or furtherance of anything by giving authority to it; confirmation; approbation.

2. v. t. To give sanction to; to ratify; to confirm; to approve.

Definition of Sanction

1. to authorize [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: authorize

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sanction

sancta sanctification sanctification sanctifications sanctified sanctifier sanctifiers sanctifies sanctify sanctifying

sanctimonies sanctimonious sanctimoniously sanctimoniousness sanctimony sanction (current term) sanctionable sanctionative sanctioned sanctioning

sanctions sanctities sanctity sanctuaries sanctuary sanctum sanctums sanctum sanctorum sanctus sand

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