sanction
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(noun) a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards |
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Related Words: social control |
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(noun) the act of final authorization; "it had the sanction of the church" |
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Synonyms: authority |
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Related Words: authorisation, authorization, benefit of clergy, empowerment, name, nihil obstat |
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(verb) give authority or permission to |
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Related Words: authorise, authorize, clear, pass |
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(noun) formal and explicit approval |
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Synonyms: countenance, endorsement, imprimatur, warrant |
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Related Words: OK, approval, commendation, nihil obstat, okay, okeh, okey, visa |
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(verb) give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies" |
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Synonyms: approve, ok, okay |
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Related Words: authorise, authorize, back, clear, confirm, endorse, pass, plump for, plunk for, support, visa |
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