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Word: sanction
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Meaning:
Noun:
- A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying the above.
- An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
- A penalty, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
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Verb:
- transitive To give authorization or approval to something; to ratify.
- transitive To penalize a state, especially for violating international law.
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