Sanction

usgb/ˈsæŋkʃn/
noun

An official order, such as a law or rule, that allows or commands an action.

The company was given a sanction to begin construction on the new site.
Visual representation of "sanction" - An official order, such as a law or rule, that allows or commands an action.

Often appears as...

  • give sanction
  • withhold sanction

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Permission Context

Used when an authority formally allows an action. It's often seen in professional or academic settings.

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The scientist needed a sanction from the ethics board for the study.
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Governmental Approval

Common in bureaucratic processes where an action needs official government consent.

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Before drilling, the company requires a sanction from the government.
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