sanctioned — officially approved or authorized by an authority
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: officially approved or authorized by an authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
Example Sentences
- The sanctioned boxing match turned out to be more chaotic than my mom's attempt at assembling IKEA furniture.
- Students can only participate in sanctioned school activities during exam week.
- The sanctioned restaurant couldn't serve customers, making it as useful as a chocolate teapot.
sanctioned
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsæŋkʃənd/]
officially approved or authorized by an authority
Officially approved by authority
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'sanctus' (holy, sacred), the word originally referred to something divinely permitted or blessed. Over time, it evolved to express two contrasting meanings: formal approval or authorization, and conversely, punitive measures or penalties imposed by authority.
Breakdown
sanctus (holy, sacred) + -ion (action, state) + -ed (past participle). The suffix -ion transforms the adjective into a noun denoting an action or authorization, while -ed marks the past participle form indicating an imposed or granted status.
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📝Examples
“The sanctioned boxing match turned out to be more chaotic than my mom's attempt at assembling IKEA furniture.”
“Students can only participate in sanctioned school activities during exam week.”
“The sanctioned restaurant couldn't serve customers, making it as useful as a chocolate teapot.”
“Only sanctioned dealers can sell official merchandise at the concert venue.”
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