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Word: Sanction
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
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
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsaŋ(k)ʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
give official permission or approval for (an action)
Short Definition:give official permission or approval for
Examples:- the scheme was sanctioned by the court
Definition:
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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