| 单词 | sanction |
| 释义 | sanction n. & v. --n 1. approval or encouragement given to an action etc. by custom or tradition; express permission. 2. confirmation or ratification of a law etc. 3. a a penalty for disobeying a law or rule, or a reward for obeying it. b a clause containing this. 4. Ethics a consideration operating to enforce obedience to any rule of conduct. 5. (esp. in pl.) military or esp. economic action by a State to coerce another to conform to an international agreement or norms of conduct. 6. Law hist. a law or decree. --vtr. 1. authorize, countenance, or agree to (an action etc.). 2. ratify; attach a penalty or reward to; make binding. Derivatives sanctionable adj. Etymology: F f. L sanctio -onis f. sancire sanct- make sacred |
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