Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "sanction" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

antisanction antisanctions countersanction cybersanctions nonsanction nonsanctioned pragmatic sanction presanction presanctions resanction sanctionability sanctionable sanctional sanctionary sanctioneer sanctioner sanctionism sanctionist sanctionless sanctionment secondary sanction unsanctioned unsanctioning

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

O.K. approval approve authorisation authorise authorization authorize clear commendation empower empowerment okay pass permission prohibition social control

Type Of (IsA)

approval authorization code of conduct retribution social control

Manner Of

approve empower

Related Terms

blacklist prohibit

Related Terms

adopted approval authority authorization body clause coercive compliance contract countenance ensure international law measure nation penalize penalty punishment ratify treaty valid

Synonym Network

allow approve authority authorize

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