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consistently-sanctioned

|con-sist-ent-ly-sanctioned|

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/kənˈsɪstəntli ˈsæŋkʃənd/

(sanction)

approval or penalty

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounVerbVerbAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
sanctionsanctionssanctionerssanctioningsanctionssanctionedsanctionedsanctioningsanctionssanction / sanctionssanction (base form)sanction / sanctions / sanctioned / sanctioningsanctionedunsanctionedmistakenly-sanctionedsanctioned / sanctionablesanctioningsanctioningly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'sanction' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sanctio,' where 'sanct-' meant 'holy' or 'sacred.'

Historical Evolution

'sanctio' transformed into the Old French word 'sanction,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sanction.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a decree or law,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'approval or penalty.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

regularly approved or authorized.

The consistently-sanctioned procedures ensured quality control.

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Last updated: 2025/05/03 07:25