sanction

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Singular
sanction

Plural
sanctions

sanction (plural sanctions)

  1. An approval, by an authority, that makes something valid.
  2. A penalty, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
  3. A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying the above.

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Infinitive
to sanction

Third person singular
sanctions

Simple past
sanctioned

Past participle
sanctioned

Present participle
sanctioning

to sanction (third-person singular simple present sanctions, present participle sanctioning, simple past and past participle sanctioned)

  1. (transitive) To give authorization or approval to something; to ratify.
  2. (transitive) To penalize a state, especially for violating international law.

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