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Official permission or approval for an action
“The king could not enact laws without the sanction of parliament.”
A legal document authorizing or certifying the authenticity of something
“She was now armed with an official sanction from the composer's family for the translation and performance of some of his songs.”
Official or public support, especially in the form of a recommendation
“In the early 1960s, a number of traditional Seto singing ensembles were formed in Setomaa with official sanction and support from the Soviet regime.”
Attestation to, or corroboration of, the truth of a fact or statement
“His name and authority confer of themselves a sanction of his statements.”
A penalty for disobeying a law or rule
“The IAAF had little choice but to impose a harsh sanction on the entire team because of repeated violations.”
An official or legal ban, restriction or prohibition
“A sanction on trade is one way to lever a result from them.”
A fine or financial penalty that is imposed as a form of punishment
The act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting
The practice of tolerating something, in particular differences of opinion or behaviour
A binding agreement under international law concluded by subjects of international law
To accept or permit as satisfactory or conforming to the required standards or rules
“In the meantime, the prince showed himself ready to sanction the use of violence to bolster his position.”
To penalize or discipline someone by imposing a sanction or penalty on
“We are currently examining the different means at our disposal to sanction them.”
To tolerate the existence or occurrence of something
“I can no longer sanction by my silence a system that rests on a foundation of lies.”
To enact or establish legally or legislatively
To champion or endorse a cause
To cease to endorse
To praise, either formally or officially
To ask someone to do something in an urgent manner
(arrive at) To reach (a conclusion or decision)
To predict, prophesy, or tell of future events
To feel a desire or liking for
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