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sanctioned
[ sangk-shuhnd ]
adjective
- authorized, approved, or allowed:
Locke's main argument was that unlimited accumulation of wealth was moral, religiously sanctioned, and logical.
- officially or formally ratified or confirmed:
The event is run exclusively in association with the National Franchise Association, so participating franchisees have all met the NFA-sanctioned code of ethics.
- penalized, especially by way of discipline or to force compliance with legal obligations:
The embargo had no real impact—but how often have we ever seen a sanctioned political leader say, “OK, I guess I’ll give in now”?
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of sanction.
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz·Գ·پDzԱ adjective
- ܲ·-Գ·پDzԱ adjective
- ܲ·Գ·پDzԱ adjective
- ɱ-Գ·پDzԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of sanctioned1
Example Sentences
“Vacations are a culturally sanctioned time to unwind, but the pressure to enjoy often backfires — especially in the bedroom. You cannot schedule desire, it much prefers breaking the rules rather than following them.”
In 2021, Beijing sanctioned five MPs who had been critical of China.
A judge sanctioned state corrections officials for intentionally destroying evidence in that suit, writing that he “will not turn a blind eye to the Defendants’ blatant arrogance and flippant response to their legal obligations.”
His attendance will be unusual as sanctioned leaders are typically barred from these events.
According to law 12, as explained on the Football Association's website, "a tackle or challenge that endangers the safety of an opponent or uses excessive force or brutality must be sanctioned as serious foul play".
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