sanction
- Noun. An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
- Noun. A penalty, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
- Noun. A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying the above.
- Verb. (transitive) To ratify; to make valid.
- Verb. (transitive) To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
- Verb. (transitive) To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.
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