sanctioned Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb give sanction to
   O.K.; okay; approve; sanction.
   
   • I approve of his educational policies
2. verb give authority or permission to
   sanction.
   
3. verb give religious sanction to, such as through on oath
   sanction.
   
   • sanctify the marriage
4. adjective satellite conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
   canonic; canonical.
   
   • the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis
5. adjective satellite formally approved and invested with legal authority
   ratified.
   
6. adjective satellite established by authority; given authoritative approval
   approved.
   
   • a list of approved candidates

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