What is the meaning of sanctioning?

verb

  • Give sanction to.
    • usage: "I approve of his educational policies"
  • Give authority or permission to.
  • Give religious sanction to, such as through on oath.
    • usage: "sanctify the marriage"

adjective

  • Implying sanction or serving to sanction.
    • usage: "the guardian's duties were primarily sanctionative rather than administrative"
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