often-sanctioned
|of-ten-sanc-tioned|
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/ˈɔːfən ˈsæŋkʃənd/
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/ˈɒfən ˈsæŋkʃənd/
(sanction)
approval or penalty
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
frequently approved or authorized by an authority.
The often-sanctioned policy was implemented without much resistance.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 09:11