Vocabulary Entry

sanctioned

|verb • adjective

verb

To authorize, approve, or impose a penalty on something.

Example Sentences

"The committee sanctioned the new policy after much debate."

"If they break the rules again, the league will sanction their team."

"The research was sanctioned by the university ethics board."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The sanctioned event attracted participants from around the world."

"He was allowed to participate in the sanctioned games."

"The city organized a sanctioned marathon for charity."