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- pronunciation:
- saengk
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
permission for an action; approval.
The principal gave our teacher sanction for our field trip to New York City.- synonyms:
- approval, consent, leave, license, permission
- similar words:
- blessing
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| definition 2: |
public support for an action.
The president's decision had the sanction of the people.- synonyms:
- approval, assent
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| definition 3: |
something to make sure that a law is obeyed; a punishment for not obeying a law.
The government has imposed new sanctions in an attempt to stop the killing of endangered animals.- synonyms:
- penalty
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| definition 4: |
an action taken by one or more nations with the purpose of forcing another nation to obey laws or behave morally.
Stopping trade with a country that has broken international laws is one type of sanction. |
| related words: |
acceptance, approval, ban, charter, concession, consent, favor, leave, permit |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sanctions, sanctioning, sanctioned |
| definition: |
to approve of; support.
I do not sanction such rude behavior.- synonyms:
- approve, back, endorse
- similar words:
- consent, encourage, OK, ratify, support
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| related words: |
adopt, authorize, charter, clear, credit, enact, excuse, favor, let, mandate, permit, qualify, seal, stand, stand for |
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| derivations: |
sanctionable (adj.), sanctioned (adj.), sanctioner (n.) |
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