Definition of 'sanction'
Noun
- formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
Synonyms: countenance endorsement indorsement warrant imprimatur - a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
- official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times"
Synonyms: authority authorization authorisation - the act of final authorization; "it had the sanction of the church"
Verb
- give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"
Synonyms: approve O.K. okay
Antonyms: disapprove reject - give authority or permission to
- give religious sanction to, such as through on oath; "sanctify the marriage"
