sanction

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Pronunciation
/ˈsæŋkʃən/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

Example Sentences
  • The whalers had been operating in the contested waters off the island with sanction from the Japanese government.
2 Definition

A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.

Example Sentences
  • The United States enacted a new round of sanctions against the apartheid regime of South Africa.
3 Definition

A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To ratify; to make valid.

2 Definition

To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.

3 Definition

To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.