sanction

CEFRC1

/ˈsæŋkʃən/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An official approval or permission to do something.

  2. 02

    noun

    A punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a rule.

Examples

  • It is necessary to obtain the sanction of the authorities to enter this building.

  • That requires the sanction of the government.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈsæŋkʃən] ~ [ˈsæŋkʃn̩]
  • [ˈseɪ̯ŋkʃən] ~ [ˈseɪ̯ŋkʃn̩]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.

  2. A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To officially approve or allow a plan or action.

More examples

In context

  • You'll see, God will sanction you and you'll realize it!

  • The school's inaction further sanctions this misbehavior.

  • The United States enacted a new round of sanctions against the apartheid regime of South Africa.

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Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle French sanction, from Latin sānctiō.