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."

Synonyms of sanctioned

Words with a similar meaning to sanctioned:

• approved
• authorized
• ratified
• endorsed

Antonyms of sanctioned

Words with the opposite meaning to sanctioned:

• prohibited
• forbidden
• disapproved

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