SANCTION
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Sanction.
How to pronounce sanction:
US
Sanction - as a noun
Formal and explicit approval
Example: "A democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countenance15endorsement14imprimatur16indorsement14warrant10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approval15commendation19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
Official permission or approval
Example: "Authority for the program was renewed several times"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
authorisation16authority15authorization25The act of final authorization
Example: "It had the sanction of the church"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
authorisation16authorization25empowerment20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sanction - as a verb
Give sanction to
Example: "I approve of his educational policies"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approve14o.k.okay11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
authorise12authorize21clear7pass6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give authority or permission to
Give religious sanction to, such as through an oath
Example: "Sanctify the marriage"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sanctify16Example Sentences
"The government imposed economic sanctions on the country."
"The company faced trade sanctions for violating international regulations."
"The United Nations enforced sanctions against the regime."
"The athlete received a sanction for using performance-enhancing drugs."
"The school imposed sanctions on the students who were caught cheating."
Word Game Points
Is SANCTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sanction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SANCTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SANCTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sanction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSANCTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SANCTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sanction is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSANCTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
