6/20/2025, 10:00:07 PM
Definition of Sanction
Sanction
San·ction
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To approve or condone something officially, or to punish or penalize.
e.g. The government will sanction any company that violates the new regulations.
(noun)
a penalty for breaking or disobeying a rule or law;
e.g. There are sanctions aimed at dissuading criminal activity in the organization.
(verb)
to give official permission or approval;
e.g. The medical treatment has been sanctioned by the medical organization.
(verb)
to impose a penalty upon;
e.g. People who are traveling without masks and are breaking quarantine for unofficial purposes will be heavily sanctioned.
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