sanction

verb
[L14310]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : sanction
  • simple present, singular, third person : sanctions
  • past participle, simple past : sanctioned
  • present participle : sanctioning

Senses

  • indicate disapproval through legal action, boycott
  • approve

sanction

noun
[L14311]

Forms

  • singular : sanction
  • plural : sanctions

Senses

  • penalty or other mean of enforcement used to provide incentives for obedience with the law
  • approval