noun
If you get the sanction of the rest of the members, then I shall agree
You will need the sanction of the entire committee in order to win a vote of confidence
He would never have proceeded with the invasion without the sanction of his generals
The government decided to introduce sanctions against the regime on account of their atrocious record on human rights
verb
If the board sanctions the purchase of the company, it is then up to the shareholders to vote
You know I cannot be seen to sanction your plan in preference to others
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