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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'sanction'  

1. (noun) sanction, countenance, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur
formal and explicit approval
Synonyms: endorsement, second, stock warrant, kisser, phiz, secondment, warranty, authorization, physiognomy, sanction, warrant, mug, indorsement, blurb, countenance, guarantee, stock-purchase warrant, imprimatur, warrantee, smiler, visage, authority, authorisation

2. (noun) sanction
a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
Synonyms: countenance, imprimatur, endorsement, indorsement, authority, authorisation, warrant, authorization

3. (noun) authority, authorization, authorisation, sanction
official permission or approval
Synonyms: endorsement, potency, government agency, countenance, federal agency, assurance, authorization, self-confidence, warrant, say-so, self-assurance, indorsement, agency, sanction, dominance, sureness, confidence, bureau, office, imprimatur, authority, empowerment, authorisation, mandate

4. (verb) sanction
the act of final authorization
Synonyms: countenance, imprimatur, endorsement, indorsement, authority, authorisation, warrant, authorization

5. (verb) approve, O.K., okay, sanction
give sanction to
Synonyms: sanction, approve, okay

6. (verb) sanction
give authority or permission to
Synonyms: approve, okay

7. (verb) sanction
give religious sanction to, such as through on oath
Synonyms: approve, okay


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