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Word: Sanction
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (as a noun denoting an ecclesiastical decree): from French, from Latin sanctio(n-), from sancire ‘ratify’. The verb dates from the late 18th century
ˈsaŋ(k)ʃn
a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule
Short Definition:threatened penalty for disobeying law or rule
Examples:- a range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse
official permission or approval for an action
Short Definition:official permission or approval for action
Examples:- he appealed to the bishop for his sanction
Word: Sanction
Speech Type: Verb
ˈsaŋ(k)ʃn
give official permission or approval for (an action)
Short Definition:give official permission or approval for
Examples:- the scheme was sanctioned by the court
impose a sanction or penalty on
Short Definition:impose sanction or penalty on
Examples:- foreigners in France illegally should be sent home, their employers sanctioned and border controls tightened up
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