sanction

definition: a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards

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speech part: noun

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definition: the act of final authorization

example: it had the sanction of the church

speech part: noun

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definition: official permission or approval

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speech part: noun

synonyms: authorization

definition: formal and explicit approval

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speech part: noun

synonyms: indorsement countenance warrant imprimatur endorsement

definition: give sanction to

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speech part: verb

synonyms: O.K. approve o.k. ok okeh okay

definition: give religious sanction to, such as through on oath

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speech part: verb

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definition: give authority or permission to

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speech part: verb

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sanction is explained and pronounced