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Sanction

Definitions

1. Noun: A penalty or reward for a certain action, usually provided by an authority or governing body.
2. Noun: Official approval or permission granted by an authority or governing body.
3. Verb: To give official approval, permission, or authorization for something.
4. Verb: To impose a penalty or punishment on someone.

Examples

Noun - Sense 1:

• The school imposed a sanction on the students caught cheating in exams.
• The league imposed sanctions on the team for violating the fair-play rules.

Noun - Sense 2:

• The United Nations Security Council imposed economic sanctions on the country due to its nuclear program.
• The building cannot be demolished without the sanction of the local authorities.

Verb - Sense 1:

• The government sanctioned the construction of a new airport in the region.
• The board finally sanctioned the proposed budget for the upcoming project.

Verb - Sense 2:

• The referee sanctioned the player by issuing a yellow card for the reckless tackle.
• The court will sanction the defendant with a fine for contempt of court.

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