Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
verb to give official permission or approval for something
A1 The teacher sanctioned the students for talking during the exam.
A2 The company sanctioned a new dress code for all employees.
B1 The government sanctioned the use of a new vaccine for public health.
B2 The board of directors sanctioned the merger between the two companies.
C1 The United Nations sanctioned the peacekeeping mission in the war-torn country.
C2 The court sanctioned the settlement agreement between the two parties.
adjective officially approved or authorized
A1 The sanctioned event was approved by the school principal.
A2 The sanctioned club activities are held every Friday after school.
B1 The sanctioned project received funding from the government.
B2 The sanctioned research study was conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines.
C1 The sanctioned military operation was authorized by the United Nations.
C2 The sanctioned trade agreement was signed by both countries' leaders.
formal The government sanctioned the new policy to regulate environmental protection.
informal The principal sanctioned the use of the gym for the student dance.
slang The crew was sanctioned to throw a party at the abandoned warehouse.
figurative The artist's bold choice of colors was sanctioned by art critics as groundbreaking.
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