sanction
Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋkʃən/
The English word “sanction” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
- A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
- A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
verb
- To ratify; to make valid.
- To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
- To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.
Etymology
From Middle French sanction, from Latin sānctiō.
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