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sanction
Definitions
1. (Positive.) Approval.2. (Negative.) Disapproval.
Usage: 1. George W. Bush sanctioned the invasion of Iraq
2. The Irag "no-fly" zones were sanctions.
2. The Irag "no-fly" zones were sanctions.
a punishment for breaking the law or misbehaving
(Verb) penalize
Usage: The officer will sanction the speeder with a ticket.
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