Educational Accreditation Terms

noun A permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

• In order to drive legally, you must have a valid driver's licence.
• Hey, did you remember to renew your fishing licence before our trip?
• I can't believe I got caught driving without a licence!
• She had a licence to kill with her sharp wit and cunning charm.

noun a decree or order

verb to decree or enact by law or order

• The bishop will ordain the new priests during the ceremony.
• I heard they're going to ordain John as a minister next week.
• They're going to ordain her as the official party planner.
• Some believe that fate has ordained their meeting.

verb to give official permission or approval for something

adjective officially approved or authorized

• The government sanctioned the new policy to regulate environmental protection.
• The principal sanctioned the use of the gym for the student dance.
• The crew was sanctioned to throw a party at the abandoned warehouse.
• The artist's bold choice of colors was sanctioned by art critics as groundbreaking.