sanction /sangkˈshən/

1. The act of ratifying, or giving permission or authority
2. Support
3. Official permission, authority
4. Motive, rationale for obedience to any moral or religious law (ethics)
5. A penalty or reward expressly attached to non-observance or observance of a law or treaty (law)
6. A military or economic measure taken by one country against another as a means of coercion (politics)

1. To give validity to
2. To authorize
3. To countenance, permit
4. To penalize, esp for failing to observe a law or treaty

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