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sanction

Definition:

(nou) formal and explicit approval (nou) a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards (nou) official permission or approval (nou) the act of final authorization

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈsæŋkʃən

Examples:

Soon, the Government of the Punjab gave the sanction and approved the plan.

The sanction is not proportionate with the offence.

They gave the sanction for camping.

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