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What is "sanctioned" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 24-04-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does sanctioned mean in English? Meaning of sanctioned definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "sanctioned" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "sanctioned": conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

Adjective

  • Meaning: conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
  • Example: the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing
  • Synonyms: canonic canonical sanctioned
  • Similar: orthodox

    • Meaning of "sanctioned": formally approved and invested with legal authority

    Adjective

  • Meaning: formally approved and invested with legal authority
  • Synonyms: ratified sanctioned
  • Similar: legal

    • Meaning of "sanctioned": established by authority; given authoritative approval

    Adjective

  • Meaning: established by authority; given authoritative approval
  • Example: a list of approved candidates
  • Synonyms: approved sanctioned
  • Similar: authorised authorized

    • Synonyms:

    permitted, accepted, approved, licensed, warranted, confirmed, accredited, allowed, empowered, okayed,

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    sanctioned in English: sanctioned
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