Sanction
Noun
Definition: Official approval or permission, especially by an authority.
Definition: A penalty or punishment imposed on a country or individual as a result of a violation of international law or guidelines.
Synonyms: Authorization, Endorsement, Consent
Antonyms: Prohibition, Restriction, Disapproval
Examples:
- The government issued a sanction for the construction of a new bridge.
- The United Nations imposed economic sanctions on the country for its human rights abuses.
Mnemonics:
- Think of "sanction" as a form of "official permission."
- Remember that "sanction" can also refer to penalties imposed for violations.
Verb
Definition: To give official approval or permission to something.
Definition: To impose a penalty or punishment on a country or individual.
Synonyms: Authorize, Approve, Permit
Antonyms: Forbid, Prohibit, Disapprove
Examples:
- The committee will decide whether to sanction the proposed project.
- The government decided to sanction the individual responsible for the corruption scandal.
Mnemonics:
- Think of "sanction" as a verb meaning "to approve or give permission to something."
- Remember that "sanction" can also refer to imposing penalties or punishments.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Sanction of the law"
Explanation:Refers to the official approval or authority given by the legal system.