sanction
has definitions from the field of sociology
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[ verb ] give sanction to
Examples "I approve of his educational policies" Used in print (Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)Historically , religion has also functioned as a tremendous engine of vindication , enforcement , sanction , and perpetuation of various other institutions . Related terms disapprove authorize back confirm visa blessing OK approver approbation |
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[ noun ] formal and explicit approval
Synonyms Examples "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement" Used in print (Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)Among primitive peoples the sanctions and dictates of religion were more binding than any of the other controls exercised by the group ; and in modern societies such influence is still great . (S. J. Perelman, The Rising Gorge. New York:...)My object , rather , is to alert you to an aspect or two of the affair that could have the gravest implications for you , far beyond the legal sanctions society might inflict . |
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[ noun ] (sociology) a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
Used in print (J. H. Hexter, "Thomas More: On the Margins...)The Utopians brace conscience with legal sanctions . Related terms |
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[ verb ] give religious sanction to, such as through on oath
Examples "sanctify the marriage" Related terms |
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[ noun ] official permission or approval
Synonyms Examples "authority for the program was renewed several times" Related terms |
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[ noun ] the act of final authorization
Synonyms Examples "it had the sanction of the church" Related terms |
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