- Trending Now: More Trending:
- lowlife kakistocracy slimeball salacious oligarch
- ALL
sanction was our Word of the Day on 01/23/2017. Hear the podcast!
Theme music by Joshua Stamper ©2006 New Jerusalem Music/ASCAP
Examples of sanction in a Sentence
The country acted without the sanction of the other nations.
Their policy has legal sanction.
Recent Examples of sanction from the Web
-
But questions remain over how willing Kim might be to make serious compromises on his nuclear weapons program in return for security guarantees and the lifting of economic sanctions that are taking a big bite out of his country’s economy.
-
In fact, Patterson believes players were misled by Ole Miss as far as the severity of the sanctions.
-
Riyadh is counting on declining Venezuelan oil production, the likely imposition of new U.S. sanctions on Iran, and continued demand growth to absorb U.S. shale production.
-
The new round of sanctions jeopardizes those gains.
-
This echoed what one U.S. official told NBC News ahead of Friday's sanctions.
-
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about the possibility of these sanctions on Thursday.
-
In his talks with Xi, Kim may have discussed economic cooperation with China or requested a softening of enforcement of sanctions over the North’s nukes and missiles.
-
In his talks with Xi, Kim may have discussed economic cooperation with China or requested a softening of enforcement of sanctions over the North's nukes and missiles.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sanction.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of sanction
sanction Synonyms
Synonyms
allowance, authorization, clearance, concurrence, consent, granting, green light, leave, license (or licence), permission, sufferance, warrant;
Antonyms
Near Antonyms
denial, refusal, rejection, revocation;
Related Words
imprimatur, seal, signature, stamp;
acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent, OK (or okay);
Definition of sanction
- … such characters … look, talk, and act in ways sanctioned by society and novelistic tradition …
- —Lawrence Chua
- … the status, procedures, rights, and duties of members are carefully defined by rules that are sanctioned by fines should they be contravened by members.
- —Malcolm Ruel
- … a Long Island brokerage firm that, at the time, had serious Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC fraud charges pending against it and has since been heavily fined and sanctioned.
- —Molly Ivins
Examples of sanction in a Sentence
The government has sanctioned the use of force.
His actions were not sanctioned by his superiors.
Recent Examples of sanction from the Web
-
The Federal Trade Commission said Uber failed to disclose the leak last year as the agency investigated and sanctioned the company for a similar data breach that happened in 2014.
-
Plus, the Tour has installed a system for investigating and sanctioning parties for violations.
-
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev ordered officials to draw up measures to support sanctioned companies in the energy, metals and arms sectors, Russian news agencies reported.
-
Drone Prix at Light City An officially sanctioned drone race (betcha didn’t even know there was such a thing) through a combination light installation-obstacle course-sculpture garden.
-
Meanwhile, in Russia the ruble plunged and the Moex Russia Index of stocks tumbled the most in four years after the U.S. sanctioned some prominent Kremlin-connected billionaires and their companies.
-
Bogdanov is listed as the director general and vice chairman of the board of directors of Surgutneftegaz, an oil company first sanctioned in September 2014.
-
Officials said the goal was to show that those who have benefited financially from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s position of power are fair game for U.S. punishments, noting that many of those being sanctioned are closely tied to Putin himself.
-
Indeed, some analysts argue that sanctioning Russian business executives actually helps the Kremlin control them.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sanction.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of sanction
1778
sanction Synonyms
Synonyms
accredit, approve, authorize, clear, confirm, finalize, formalize, OK (or okay), ratify, warrant;
Near Antonyms
ban, enjoin, forbid, illegalize, interdict, prohibit, proscribe;
Related Words
certify, endorse (also indorse), validate;
initial, rubber-stamp, sign, sign off (on);
allow, enable, legalize, license (also licence), pass, permit;
Synonym Discussion of sanction
-
- the parents approve of the marriage
-
- publicly endorsed her for Senator
-
- the President sanctioned covert operations
-
- the board voted to accredit the college
-
- must be certified to teach
Other Legal Terms
SANCTION Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of sanction for English Language Learners
-
: an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc.
-
: official permission or approval
sanction
Definition of sanction for English Language Learners
-
: to officially accept or allow (something)
SANCTION Defined for Kids
Definition of sanction for Students
- The soldiers' conduct did not have the king's sanction.
Definition of sanction for Students
- The coaches sanctioned the new rule.
Law Dictionary
legal Definition of sanction
- a sanction for contempt
legal Definition of sanction
- sanctioned the lawyer for professional misconduct
Learn More about sanction
-
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for sanction Spanish Central: Translation of sanction Nglish: Translation of sanction for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of sanction for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about sanction
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up sanction? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).