non-sanction

non--sanc·tion

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Definitions of non-sanction word

noun non-sanction authoritative permission or approval, as for an action. 1
noun non-sanction something that serves to support an action, condition, etc. 1
noun non-sanction something that gives binding force, as to an oath, rule of conduct, etc. 1
noun non-sanction Law. a provision of a law enacting a penalty for disobedience or a reward for obedience. the penalty or reward. 1
noun non-sanction International Law. action by one or more states toward another state calculated to force it to comply with legal obligations. 1
verb with object non-sanction to authorize, approve, or allow: an expression now sanctioned by educated usage. 1

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; < Latin sānctiōn- (stem of sānctiō), equivalent to sānct(us) (past participle of sancīre to prescribe by law) + -iōn- -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".