Definition of Sanction

  • 1. Formal and explicit approval Noun
  • 2. A mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards Noun
  • 3. Official permission or approval Noun
  • 4. The act of final authorization Noun
  • 5. Give sanction to Verb
  • 6. Give authority or permission to Verb
  • 7. Give religious sanction to, such as through on oath Verb

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