sanction(noun) a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
(noun) the act of final authorization; "it had the sanction of the church"
(noun) official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times"
(noun) formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
(verb) give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"
(verb) give religious sanction to, such as through on oath; "sanctify the marriage"
(verb) give authority or permission to
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