sanction
noun
1. formal and explicit approval
Similar word(s): countenance, endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, warrant
Definition categories: communication, approval, commendation
2. a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
Definition categories: act
3. official permission or approval
Similar word(s): authority, authorization
Definition categories: attribute, permission
4. the act of final authorization
- it had the sanction of the church
Definition categories: act, authorization, empowerment
verb
1. give sanction to
Similar word(s): approve, okay
Definition categories: communication, authorise, authorize, clear, pass
2. give authority or permission to
Definition categories: social, authorise, authorize, empower
3. give religious sanction to, such as through on oath
- sanctify the marriage
Definition categories: communication, approve, okay, sanction