sanction
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Definitions
Noun
formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union''s endorsement"
Noun
a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society''s standards
Noun
official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times"
Noun
the act of final authorization; "it had the sanction of the church"
Verb
give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"
Verb
give authority or permission to
Verb
give religious sanction to, such as through on oath; "sanctify the marriage"
Synonyms
approve
authorisation
authority
authorization
countenance
endorsement
imprimatur
indorsement
O.K.
okay
warrant