sanction

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sanction
ˈsaŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
    E.g. a range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse
  • official permission or approval for an action.
    E.g. he appealed to the bishop for his sanction
verb
  • give official permission or approval for (an action).
    E.g. the scheme was sanctioned by the court
  • impose a sanction or penalty on.
    E.g. foreigners in France illegally should be sent home, their employers sanctioned and border controls tightened up

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