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sanction

noun
  1. The approving of an action, especially when done by one in authority: allowance, approbation, approval, authorization, consent, endorsement, leave 2, license, permission, permit. Informal: OK. See allow
  2. An act of confirming officially: affirmation, approval, confirmation, ratification. See law
  3. A coercive measure intended to ensure compliance or conformity: interdict, interdiction, penalty. See reward
verb
  1. To give one's consent to: allow, approbate, approve, authorize, consent, endorse, let, permit. Informal: OK. See allow
  2. To accept officially: adopt, affirm, approve, confirm, pass, ratify. See accept, law

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