77 entries under sanction topic. ×

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backing(noun, support, help, favor, respect)
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leave(noun, support, understanding, allow, agreement)
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validation(noun, support, reason, argument)
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green light(noun, expression, idiom, support, understanding)
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certification(noun, choice, employment, authorization)
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compliance(noun, support, understanding, agreement)
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countenance(noun, support, authorization, permission)
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go-ahead(noun, support, understanding, praise, favor)
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gratitude(noun, honor, favor, respect, esteem)
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recommendation(noun, support, increase, honor, praise)
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acknowledgment(noun, understanding, honor, praise, respect)
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admission(noun, respect, leave, agreement)
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allowance(noun, respect, leave, allow, agreement)
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warrant(noun, support, favor, leave, reason)
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benediction(noun, support, respect, benefit, aid)
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license(noun, support, leave, allow, agreement)
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mandate(noun, support, authorization, permission)
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permit(noun, understanding, leave, allow, agreement)
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recognition(noun, understanding, increase, love, praise)
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authority(noun, name, mark, honor, character)
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