sanctioned edition

Meaning

An officially approved or authorized version of a publication, product, or work, often indicating that it has been reviewed and certified by the relevant authorities or copyright holders.

Examples

• The sanctioned edition of the novel included a foreword by the author and was published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of its initial release.
• The video game developer released a sanctioned edition of their popular title, which included all the previously released downloadable content and a comprehensive guide to the game's universe.