sanction

1 of 2

noun

sanc·tion ˈsaŋ(k)-shən How to pronounce sanction (audio)

: a formal decree

especially : an ecclesiastical decree

obsolete : a solemn agreement : oath

: something that makes an oath binding

: the detriment, loss of reward, or coercive intervention annexed to a violation of a law as a means of enforcing the law

: a consideration, principle, or influence (as of conscience) that impels to moral action or determines moral judgment

: a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards

: explicit or official approval, permission, or ratification : approbation

: an economic or military coercive measure adopted usually by several nations in concert for forcing a nation violating international law to desist or yield to adjudication

sanction

2 of 2

verb

sanctioned; sanctioning ˈsaŋ(k)-sh(ə-)niŋ How to pronounce sanction (audio)

transitive verb

: to make valid or binding usually by a formal procedure (such as ratification)

: to give effective or authoritative approval or consent to

… such characters … look, talk, and act in ways sanctioned by society and novelistic tradition …

Lawrence Chua

: to attach a sanction or penalty to the violation of (a right, obligation, or command)

… the status, procedures, rights, and duties of members are carefully defined by rules that are sanctioned by fines should they be contravened by members.

Malcolm Ruel

: to impose a sanction or penalty upon

… a Long Island brokerage firm that, at the time, had serious Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC fraud charges pending against it and has since been heavily fined and sanctioned.

Molly Ivins

sanctionable

ˈsaŋ(k)-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce sanction (audio)

adjective

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Sanction Has Legal Origins

The noun sanction, meaning "authoritative approval" or "a coercive measure," entered English in the 15th century, and originally referred to a formal decree or law, especially an ecclesiastical decree. (The Latin sancire, meaning "to make holy," is an ancestor.) The noun's meaning then extended in different directions. By the end of the 17th century, it could refer to both a means of enforcing a law (a sense that in the 20th century we began using especially for economic penalties against nations violating international law) and the process of formally approving or ratifying a law. When the verb sanction appeared in the 18th century, it had to do with ratifying laws as well, but it soon acquired an additional, looser sense: "to approve."

Example Sentences

Noun The country acted without the sanction of the other nations. Their policy has legal sanction. Verb The government has sanctioned the use of force. His actions were not sanctioned by his superiors.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The classification enables Israel to jail those found to be members and sanction those who fund or assist them.

Dov Lieber And Aaron Boxerman, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 The league’s biggest sanction so far has been to decree the Stanley Cup won’t visit Russia this summer when the trophy makes the rounds among the winners, which will affect only Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche.

Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 Then again, this is a league that does not sanction players for such approaches.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2022 Markets are responding to the EU’s agreement in principle to cut 90 percent of oil imports from Russia, the bloc's toughest sanction yet on Moscow since the invasion of Ukraine three months ago.

Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 1 June 2022 If there is a dispute over them, that is a matter for negotiation and at most a minor sanction.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 Dorsey said in her 42-page order that dismissing plaintiff Kathryn Mayorga’s case outright with no option to file it again was a severe sanction, but said Ronaldo had been harmed by Stovall’s conduct.

Ken Ritter, ajc, 29 June 2022 The ban on gold imports, which could amount to a penalty of tens of billions of dollars, appeared to be the primary new economic sanction to be imposed on Russia out of the summit.

Ashley Parker, Washington Post, 26 June 2022 Dorsey said in her 42-page order that dismissing a case outright with no option to file it again is a severe sanction, but said Ronaldo had been harmed by Stovall’s conduct.

Ken Ritter, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2022

Verb

Markarova also called for the US to sanction all Russian private banks.

Bloomberg.com, 12 Aug. 2022 On the economic and political front, the U.S. and its allies moved to further isolate and sanction the Kremlin.

Yuras Karmanau, ajc, 12 Mar. 2022 The law, if passed, would allow the U.K. to sanction any company linked to the Russian state.

Max Colchester, WSJ, 31 Jan. 2022 Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sanction an ex-lobbyist charged with bribery in the Ohio House Bill 6 corruption case for using his legal defense website to publish the personal information of a key witness in the government’s case.

Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2022 Use it to sanction off a crafting corner or dressing area.

Tierney Mcafee, Country Living, 27 July 2022 Some states allow youth MMA to be regulated, while others don’t sanction the sport.

Roman Stubbs, Anchorage Daily News, 8 June 2022 The state elections commission decided not to sanction the 10 Republicans for their actions.

Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2022 On the economic and political front, the U.S. and its allies have moved to further isolate and sanction the Kremlin.

Mstyslav Chernov And Yuras Karmanau, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Mar. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

sanction 1 of 2

noun

sanc·tion ˈsaŋk-shən How to pronounce sanction (audio)

: a punitive or coercive measure or action that results from failure to comply with a law, rule, or order

a sanction for contempt

: explicit or official approval

: an economic or military coercive measure adopted usually by several nations in concert for forcing a nation violating international law to desist or yield to adjudication

sanction

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to give official approval or consent to : ratify

: to impose a sanction on

sanctioned the lawyer for professional misconduct

sanction 1 of 2

noun

as in permission

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something you cannot make a student video without your faculty advisor's sanction of its subject matter prior to shooting

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

permission
authorization
consent
granting
allowance
warrant
license
accreditation
clearance
permit
signature
licence
green light
concurrence
leave
certification
sufferance
seal
grant
stamp
acquiescence
acceptance
agreement
assent
toleration
liberty
imprimatur
pass
tolerance
concession
patent
okay
accord
OK

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

prohibition
refusal
denial
revocation
rejection
injunction
proscription
veto
interdiction
suppression
exclusion
ban
repression
deterrence
embargo
taboo
tabu
discouragement

sanction

2 of 2

verb

as in to approve

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory the administration will sanction almost any field trip with educational value

Synonyms & Similar Words

approve
ratify
endorse
confirm
accept
authorize
approbate
finalize
accredit
warrant
sign
formalize
homologate
acknowledge
clear
affirm
permit
initial
license
certify
okay
bless
validate
legalize
enable
pass
allow
sanctify
OK
canonize
indorse
rubber-stamp
licence
reapprove
sign off (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

deny
reject
veto
prohibit
disallow
disapprove
negative
ban
proscribe
enjoin
forbid
decline
turn down
disregard
ignore
interdict
refuse
neglect
illegalize
spurn
overlook
rebuff
rebut

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of sanction are accredit, approve, certify, and endorse. While all these words mean "to have or express a favorable opinion of," sanction implies both approval and authorization.

the President sanctioned covert operations

Both accredit and certify usually imply official endorsement attesting to conformity to set standards.

the board voted to accredit the college

must be certified to teach

While the synonyms approve and sanction are close in meaning, approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration.

the parents approve of the marriage

The synonyms endorse and sanction are sometimes interchangeable, but endorse suggests an explicit statement of support.

publicly endorsed her for Senator

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释义	sanction 1 of 2 noun sanc·tion ˈsaŋ(k)-shən 1 : a formal decree especially : an ecclesiastical decree 2 a obsolete : a solemn agreement : oath b : something that makes an oath binding 3 : the detriment, loss of reward, or coercive intervention annexed to a violation of a law as a means of enforcing the law 4 a : a consideration, principle, or influence (as of conscience) that impels to moral action or determines moral judgment b : a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards c : explicit or official approval, permission, or ratification : approbation 5 : an economic or military coercive measure adopted usually by several nations in concert for forcing a nation violating international law to desist or yield to adjudication sanction 2 of 2 verb sanctioned; sanctioning ˈsaŋ(k)-sh(ə-)niŋ transitive verb 1 : to make valid or binding usually by a formal procedure (such as ratification) 2 : to give effective or authoritative approval or consent to … such characters … look, talk, and act in ways sanctioned by society and novelistic tradition … Lawrence Chua 3 a : to attach a sanction or penalty to the violation of (a right, obligation, or command) … the status, procedures, rights, and duties of members are carefully defined by rules that are sanctioned by fines should they be contravened by members. Malcolm Ruel b : to impose a sanction or penalty upon … a Long Island brokerage firm that, at the time, had serious Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC fraud charges pending against it and has since been heavily fined and sanctioned. Molly Ivins sanctionable ˈsaŋ(k)-sh(ə-)nə-bəl adjective Did you know? Sanction Has Legal Origins The noun sanction, meaning "authoritative approval" or "a coercive measure," entered English in the 15th century, and originally referred to a formal decree or law, especially an ecclesiastical decree. (The Latin sancire, meaning "to make holy," is an ancestor.) The noun's meaning then extended in different directions. By the end of the 17th century, it could refer to both a means of enforcing a law (a sense that in the 20th century we began using especially for economic penalties against nations violating international law) and the process of formally approving or ratifying a law. When the verb sanction appeared in the 18th century, it had to do with ratifying laws as well, but it soon acquired an additional, looser sense: "to approve." Synonyms Noun allowance authorization clearance concurrence consent granting green light leave license licence permission sufferance warrant Verb accredit approbate approve authorize clear confirm finalize formalize homologate OK okay ratify warrant See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The country acted without the sanction of the other nations. Their policy has legal sanction. Verb The government has sanctioned the use of force. His actions were not sanctioned by his superiors. Recent Examples on the Web Noun The classification enables Israel to jail those found to be members and sanction those who fund or assist them. Dov Lieber And Aaron Boxerman, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 The league’s biggest sanction so far has been to decree the Stanley Cup won’t visit Russia this summer when the trophy makes the rounds among the winners, which will affect only Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 Then again, this is a league that does not sanction players for such approaches. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2022 Markets are responding to the EU’s agreement in principle to cut 90 percent of oil imports from Russia, the bloc's toughest sanction yet on Moscow since the invasion of Ukraine three months ago. Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 1 June 2022 If there is a dispute over them, that is a matter for negotiation and at most a minor sanction. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 Dorsey said in her 42-page order that dismissing plaintiff Kathryn Mayorga’s case outright with no option to file it again was a severe sanction, but said Ronaldo had been harmed by Stovall’s conduct. Ken Ritter, ajc, 29 June 2022 The ban on gold imports, which could amount to a penalty of tens of billions of dollars, appeared to be the primary new economic sanction to be imposed on Russia out of the summit. Ashley Parker, Washington Post, 26 June 2022 Dorsey said in her 42-page order that dismissing a case outright with no option to file it again is a severe sanction, but said Ronaldo had been harmed by Stovall’s conduct. Ken Ritter, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2022 Verb Markarova also called for the US to sanction all Russian private banks. Bloomberg.com, 12 Aug. 2022 On the economic and political front, the U.S. and its allies moved to further isolate and sanction the Kremlin. Yuras Karmanau, ajc, 12 Mar. 2022 The law, if passed, would allow the U.K. to sanction any company linked to the Russian state. Max Colchester, WSJ, 31 Jan. 2022 Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sanction an ex-lobbyist charged with bribery in the Ohio House Bill 6 corruption case for using his legal defense website to publish the personal information of a key witness in the government’s case. Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2022 Use it to sanction off a crafting corner or dressing area. Tierney Mcafee, Country Living, 27 July 2022 Some states allow youth MMA to be regulated, while others don’t sanction the sport. Roman Stubbs, Anchorage Daily News, 8 June 2022 The state elections commission decided not to sanction the 10 Republicans for their actions. Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2022 On the economic and political front, the U.S. and its allies have moved to further isolate and sanction the Kremlin. Mstyslav Chernov And Yuras Karmanau, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin sanction-, sanctio, from sancire to make holy — more at sacred First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing sanction pragmatic sanction pragmatic sanction Kids Definition sanction 1 of 2 noun sanc·tion ˈsaŋk-shən 1 : official approval or permission The soldiers' conduct did not have the king's sanction. 2 : an action (as the ending of financial aid) taken by one or more nations to make another nation comply with a law or rule sanction 2 of 2 verb sanctioned; sanctioning : to officially accept or allow The coaches sanctioned the new rule. Legal Definition sanction 1 of 2 noun sanc·tion ˈsaŋk-shən 1 : a punitive or coercive measure or action that results from failure to comply with a law, rule, or order a sanction for contempt 2 : explicit or official approval 3 : an economic or military coercive measure adopted usually by several nations in concert for forcing a nation violating international law to desist or yield to adjudication sanction 2 of 2 transitive verb 1 : to give official approval or consent to : ratify 2 : to impose a sanction on sanctioned the lawyer for professional misconduct sanction 1 of 2 noun as in permission the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something you cannot make a student video without your faculty advisor's sanction of its subject matter prior to shooting Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance permission authorization consent granting allowance warrant license accreditation clearance permit signature licence green light concurrence leave certification sufferance seal grant stamp acquiescence acceptance agreement assent toleration liberty imprimatur pass tolerance concession patent okay accord OK Antonyms & Near Antonyms prohibition refusal denial revocation rejection injunction proscription veto interdiction suppression exclusion ban repression deterrence embargo taboo tabu discouragement See More sanction 2 of 2 verb as in to approve to give official acceptance of as satisfactory the administration will sanction almost any field trip with educational value Synonyms & Similar Words approve ratify endorse confirm accept authorize approbate finalize accredit warrant sign formalize homologate acknowledge clear affirm permit initial license certify okay bless validate legalize enable pass allow sanctify OK canonize indorse rubber-stamp licence reapprove sign off (on) Antonyms & Near Antonyms deny reject veto prohibit disallow disapprove negative ban proscribe enjoin forbid decline turn down disregard ignore interdict refuse neglect illegalize spurn overlook rebuff rebut See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of sanction are accredit, approve, certify, and endorse. While all these words mean "to have or express a favorable opinion of," sanction implies both approval and authorization. the President sanctioned covert operations Both accredit and certify usually imply official endorsement attesting to conformity to set standards. the board voted to accredit the college must be certified to teach While the synonyms approve and sanction are close in meaning, approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration. the parents approve of the marriage The synonyms endorse and sanction are sometimes interchangeable, but endorse suggests an explicit statement of support. publicly endorsed her for Senator
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