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