sanction

Meanings

• verb

  The act of authorizing or approving something, especially officially.

  - "The committee sanctioned the new budget."
  - "The manager refused to sanction the employee's request for time off."

• An order or resolution officially approving a measure or granting permission.

  - "The sanction against importing certain goods was lifted."
  - "The sanctions imposed by the UN were controversial."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sanction
action , nation , relation , vacation

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Homophones

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1. sanson (French) : butcher
   

2. sanction (Spanish) : support, sponsor
   

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Variants

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sanction , sanctions , sanctionable , sanctioned , sanctioning , pragmatic sanction , pragmatic sanctions

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Forms

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sanctions, sanctioned, sanctioning

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Etymology

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From Old French sanction, from saner 'to heal', from san 'health'. Originally, a sanction was a healing or curative act.

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Trivia

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

2. The first recorded use of the word 'sanction' in English was in the 14th century.

3. The United Nations Security Council can impose sanctions on countries or individuals as a means of enforcing international law.

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Related Concepts

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1. penalty: A sanction is often a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking a rule or law.

2. approval: A sanction is a form of approval or endorsement.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'sanction' has been used to refer to the approval or permission given by a higher authority. In art, there are several works that depict the concept of sanction, such as 'The Triumph of the Cross' by El Greco, which shows the approval of God for the crucifixion of Jesus.

How to Memorize "sanction"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people in a meeting room, discussing and approving a plan or budget. This is the act of sanctioning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sanction' with 'approval' or 'permission'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Sanction: A Seal Of Approval'.

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