entirely-sanctioned
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/ɪnˈtaɪɚli ˈsæŋkʃənd/
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/ɪnˈtaɪəli ˈsæŋkʃənd/
completely authorized / completely penalized (context-dependent)
Etymology
'entirely-sanctioned' originates from Modern English, formed by combining 'entirely' and 'sanctioned' (the past participle/adjectival use of 'sanction').
'entirely' comes from Middle English 'entyrliche' via Old French 'entier' (from Latin 'integer', meaning 'whole'); 'sanction' comes from Latin 'sānctiō, sānctiōnis' (a decree) via Old French and Middle English, with the verb 'to sanction' developing from the noun.
The components originally referred to 'whole' (entirely) and an authoritative decree (sanction); 'sanction' later developed both senses of 'authorize/approve' and 'penalize/put under penalty', and the compound phrase now conveys either complete approval or complete penalization depending on context.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
completely approved, authorized, or formally permitted by the appropriate authority.
The proposal was entirely-sanctioned by the board, so the work began immediately.
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Adjective 2
completely subjected to sanctions or penalties (i.e., thoroughly punished or penalized).
After the investigation, the player was entirely-sanctioned and suspended for two seasons.
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