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- [sangk-shuh n]
- /ˈsæŋk ʃən/
- /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sangk-shuh n]
- /ˈsæŋk ʃən/
Definitions of sanctioned word
- noun sanctioned authoritative permission or approval, as for an action. 1
- noun sanctioned something that serves to support an action, condition, etc. 1
- noun sanctioned something that gives binding force, as to an oath, rule of conduct, etc. 1
- noun sanctioned Law. a provision of a law enacting a penalty for disobedience or a reward for obedience. the penalty or reward. 1
- noun sanctioned International Law. action by one or more states toward another state calculated to force it to comply with legal obligations. 1
- verb with object sanctioned to authorize, approve, or allow: an expression now sanctioned by educated usage. 1
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Origin of sanctioned
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Sanctioned
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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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sanctioned popularity
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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj sanctioned
- accepted — Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
- acknowledged — recognized as being true or existing
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
noun sanctioned
- allowanced — Simple past tense and past participle of allowance.
- assented — to agree or concur; subscribe to (often followed by to): to assent to a statement.
- comped — a ticket, book, service, etc., provided free of charge to specially chosen recipients.
adjective sanctioned
- allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
- authorised — Alternative spelling of authorized.
- empowered — (US) Having been given the power to make choices relevant to one's situation.
- endorsed — Declare one's public approval or support of.
- enforced — Caused by necessity or force ; compulsory.
verb sanctioned
- capacitated — Simple past tense and past participle of capacitate.
- cosigned — Simple past tense and past participle of cosign.
- countenanced — appearance, especially the look or expression of the face: a sad countenance.
- dragooned — Simple past tense and past participle of dragoon.
- legitimized — Simple past tense and past participle of legitimize.
Antonyms for sanctioned
adj sanctioned
- forbidden — a past participle of forbid.
- illegitimate — born of parents who are not married to each other; born out of wedlock: an illegitimate child.
verb sanctioned
- abrogated — to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal: to abrogate a law.
- animadverted — Simple past tense and past participle of animadvert.
- annihilated — to reduce to utter ruin or nonexistence; destroy utterly: The heavy bombing almost annihilated the city.
- annulled — (especially of laws or other established rules, usages, etc.) to make void or null; abolish; cancel; invalidate: to annul a marriage.
- attacked — to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with: He attacked him with his bare hands.
noun sanctioned
- censured — strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
- dissented — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- nixed — nothing.
- quarreled — Simple past tense and past participle of quarrel.
- quitclaimed — Simple past tense and past participle of quitclaim.
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