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sanction
noun
verb
A mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
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ˈsæŋkʃən
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noun
A mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
noun
The act of final authorization
“It had the sanction of the church”
noun
Official permission or approval
“Authority for the program was renewed several times”
noun
Formal and explicit approval
“A Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement”
verb
Give sanction to
“I approve of his educational policies”
verb
Give religious sanction to, such as through an oath
“Sanctify the marriage”
verb
Give authority or permission to
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It had the sanction of the church
Authority for the program was renewed several times
A Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
I approve of his educational policies
Sanctify the marriage
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