CEFR B2

sanctioned

verb

Meaning

Officially permitted or given consent to by an authority.

Examples

The new policy was officially sanctioned by the board of directors.
Only sanctioned personnel are allowed in this area.

Synonyms: approved, authorized, ratified, endorsed

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sanctioned (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋkʃənd/

Definition

Officially permitted or given consent to by an authority.

Examples

The new policy was officially sanctioned by the board of directors.
Only sanctioned personnel are allowed in this area.
The use of this drug is not sanctioned for human consumption.

How to Use sanctioned

sanctioned by (prepositional phrase): Given official permission or approval by a specific authority. — "The project was sanctioned by the city council."
sanctioned for (prepositional phrase): Penalized or punished for a specific offense. — "The company was sanctioned for environmental violations."

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