sanction
IPA: sˈæŋkʃʌn
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
- (transitive) To ratify; to make valid.
- (transitive) To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
- (transitive) To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.
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Examples of "sanction" in Sentences
- They gave the sanction for camping.
- The kiledar gave the sanction for camping.
- The series is sanctioned by the government.
- That's the whole point of the harsh sanction.
- The justification for sanctions was disarmament.
- The sanction is not proportionate with the offence.
- The purpose of sanctions is deterrent, not punitive.
- This means that there are no official sanctions for laggards.
- In fact, it stands in complete 'contravention' to the sanctions.
- Soon, the Government of the Punjab gave the sanction and approved the plan.
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