sanction synonyms

sanction

n.

  1. Approval

    consent, acquiescence, assent; see permission.

  2. A coercive measure

    decree, command, writ, sentence, ban, embargo, injunction, loss of reward, penalty, punishment, punitive sanctions, civil sanctions, remuneratory sanctions.

sanction

v.

confirm, authorize, countenance; see allow 1, approve 1, 2, endorse 2. See syn. study at approve.

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