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.

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