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be sanctioned
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to be officially approved or authorized by a governing body or authority.

Meanings

to be officially approved or authorized by a governing body or authority.

The new policy was sanctioned by the board of directors.

Synonyms

approvedauthorizedendorsed

Antonyms

rejecteddisapproved

to be penalized or punished, often by a legal or official authority.

The company was sanctioned for violating environmental regulations.

Synonyms

penalizedpunishedfined

Antonyms

rewardedpraised

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58