sanctioning

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of authorizing or approving something, especially officially.

  - "The board of directors sanctioned the new project."
  - "The government sanctioned the use of force against the protesters."

• The power or authority to enforce a law or rule.

  - "The school principal had the sanctioning power to suspend students."
  - "The police department had the sanctioning to search the premises."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sanctioning
sanction , action , station , nation , relation , sensation

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Variants

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sanction , sanctionable , sanctioned , sanctioning , sanctions

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Etymology

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From Old French sanction, from sanctionner ‘to ordain, decree, enact,’ from sanction ‘decree, statute,’ from sanare ‘to heal.’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sanction' comes from the Latin word 'sanare,' which means 'to heal.'

2. In international relations, economic sanctions are imposed on countries as a way to punish them for their actions.

3. In the context of sports, a sanction can refer to a penalty or suspension imposed on a player or team for breaking rules.

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Related Concepts

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1. Authorization: The process of granting permission or approval for something to occur or be done.

2. Legislation: A law or set of laws passed by a legislative body.

3. Regulation: The act of governing or controlling something, especially by setting rules.

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Culture

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In literature, sanctioning is often used in the context of legal or political power. In art, it can be depicted as a symbol of authority or control. In music, there are songs that use the word to describe the act of approving or endorsing something.

How to Memorize "sanctioning"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of signing a document to approve or authorize something. Imagine the power and authority that comes with the act.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of approval or authorization. Think of it as a synonym for 'approval' or 'authorization'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'SANCTION: Sanctioning is Authorizing New Conditions' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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