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Sanction Definition

noun

A coercive measure adopted usually by several nations acting together against a nation violating international law.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A consideration, influence, or principle that dictates an ethical choice.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A law or decree.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A penalty, specified or in the form of moral pressure, that acts to ensure compliance or conformity.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Authoritative permission or approval that makes a course of action valid. See Synonyms at permission.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb-transitive

To encourage or tolerate by indicating approval. See Synonyms at approve.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To give official authorization or approval to: "The president, we are told, has sanctioned greed at the cost of compassion” ( David Rankin).
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To penalize, especially for violating a moral principle or international law.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb

To make valid or binding usually by a formal procedure (as ratification).
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
To give effective or authoritative approval or consent to.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary

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actinons

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canonist

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contains

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sanction

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sonantic

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