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Another word for sanction

sanction Synonyms

sanction

n.

Approval
consent, acquiescence, assent; see permission.
A coercive measure
decree, command, writ, sentence, ban, embargo, injunction, loss of reward, penalty, punishment, punitive sanctions, civil sanctions, remuneratory sanctions.

sanction Synonyms

sanction

v.

confirm, authorize, countenance; see allow 1, approve 1, 2, endorse 2. See syn. study at approve.

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Another word for sanction

noun

The approving of an action, especially when done by one in authority:
allowance, approbation, approval, authorization, consent, endorsement, leave², license, permission, permit. (Informal) OK. See allow
An act of confirming officially:
affirmation, approval, confirmation, ratification. See law
A coercive measure intended to ensure compliance or conformity:
interdict, interdiction, penalty. See reward

verb

To give one's consent to:
allow, approbate, approve, authorize, consent, endorse, let, permit. (Informal) OK. See allow
To accept officially:
adopt, affirm, approve, confirm, pass, ratify. See accept, law

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We had tacit official sanction, on our terms.
With the royal sanction a petition was addressed to Sixtus IV.
The parlements registered the - Sanction and the effect was permanent in France.
The Holy Synod can only inflict temporary suspension, or imprisonment for fifteen days, unless with the sanction of the King's ministry.
The queen appealed to the pope and was seconded by her brother of England, with the result that the pope's sanction was obtained on the 18th of February 1515.

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