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sanctionan official order that limits trade, contact, etc. with a particular country, in order to make it do something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an official order that limits trade, contact, etc. with a particular country, in order to make it do something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæŋkʃən/

Korean meaning: 제재, 경제 봉쇄

Korean pronunciation: **생**션

Example Sentences

  • The professor sanctioned students bringing coffee to class, but sanctioned those who brought loud snacks.
  • International sanctions were imposed on the country for violating human rights.
  • The bank needs regulatory sanction before launching the new service.

sanction

NOUN

//ˈsæŋkʃən//

an official order that limits trade, contact, etc. with a particular country, in order to make it do something

sanction concept
💡 Concept

The harbor authority imposes a sanction and blocks the ship’s entry.

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sanction rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

"A sanction can bless or ban your action — read the context for the right reaction."

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsæŋkʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsæŋkʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootsanct
Suffix--ion

Origin

From Latin 'sanctio' meaning 'decree' or 'penalty', derived from 'sanctus' meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. The word entered English through Old French and evolved to mean an official penalty or authorization.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The professor sanctioned students bringing coffee to class, but sanctioned those who brought loud snacks.

International sanctions were imposed on the country for violating human rights.

The bank needs regulatory sanction before launching the new service.

😄 Fun example

Mom sanctioned pizza for breakfast, which was the best parental decision ever!

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

approveauthorizepermitendorsepenalty

Antonyms

prohibitforbiddisapprove

Related

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