Definition of
sanctioned has definitions from the field of law
1
[ adjective ] (law) formally approved and invested with legal authority

Synonyms

ratified

Related terms

legal

2
[ adjective ] conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

Synonyms

canonical canonic

Examples

"the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis

Related terms

orthodox

3
[ adjective ] established by authority; given authoritative approval

Synonyms

approved

Examples

"a list of approved candidates"

Related terms

authorized

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

S AE1 NG SH AH0 N D
S AE1 NG K SH AH0 N D

Similar Spelling

sanction sanctified sanctionative sanctioning sanctimony sanctity sanctify sanctimonious

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