infrequently-sanctioned
|in-fre-quent-ly-sanctioned|
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/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli ˈsæŋkʃənd/
(sanction)
approval or penalty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sanction' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sanctio,' where 'sanct-' meant 'to make 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 authorization.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely approved or authorized.
The event was infrequently-sanctioned by the local authorities.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 08:27