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"Sanction" Definition
noun
A coercive measure adopted usually by several nations acting together against a nation violating international law.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
A consideration, influence, or principle that dictates an ethical choice.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
A law or decree.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
A penalty, specified or in the form of moral pressure, that acts to ensure compliance or conformity.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Authoritative permission or approval that makes a course of action valid. See Synonyms at permission.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-transitive
To encourage or tolerate by indicating approval. See Synonyms at approve.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To give official authorization or approval to: "The president, we are told, has sanctioned greed at the cost of compassion” ( David Rankin).
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To penalize, especially for violating a moral principle or international law.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To make valid or binding usually by a formal procedure (as ratification).
Source: Merriam-Webster
To give effective or authoritative approval or consent to.
Source: Merriam-Webster