Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A formal permission or restriction imposed on an action, often by a government or authority.
Sanction
/ˈsæŋkʃən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
It will give you a sanction for your existence.The committee imposed a sanction on the country's trade policies.Without parental sanction, the event couldn't proceed.
Etymology:
Originated from the Latin word sanctio, which derives from sanctus, meaning holy or sacred. First used in English in the 15th century.
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