How to pronounce "sanction"

• "sanction" pronounced in English.

• "sanction" pronounced in French.

Meanings and definitions of "sanction"

Noun

formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"

Synonyms:

• sanction
• countenance
• endorsement
• indorsement
• warrant
• imprimatur

Noun

a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards

Synonyms:

• sanction

Noun

official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times"

Synonyms:

• authority
• authorization
• authorisation
• sanction

Noun

the act of final authorization; "it had the sanction of the church"

Synonyms:

• sanction

Verb

give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"

Synonyms:

• approve
• O.K.
• okay
• sanction

Verb

give authority or permission to

Synonyms:

• sanction

Verb

give religious sanction to, such as through on oath; "sanctify the marriage"

Synonyms:

• sanction