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request sanction
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to formally ask for approval or permission to impose a penalty or restriction.

Meanings

to formally ask for approval or permission to impose a penalty or restriction.

The government decided to request sanction from the international community against the rogue state.

Synonyms

seek approval for penaltyask for punitive measures

Antonyms

request leniencyseek forgiveness

to seek authorization or consent for a specific action or measure.

The company had to request sanction from the board before proceeding with the merger.

Synonyms

ask for permissionseek consent

Antonyms

act without approvalproceed without consent

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58