sanctioned Synonyms
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No Strong synonyms found.
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Strongest:
- unlawful
- unofficial
- illegal
- unauthorized
- unlawful
- wrongful
- illegal
- unofficial
- unsanctioned
- wrongful
- unauthorized
- unsanctioned
- illicit
- illicit
Strong:
- nonofficial
- unapproved
- illegitimate
- lawless
- unlicensed
- nonofficial
- unlicensed
- unapproved
- illegitimate
- impermissible
- lawless
- impermissible
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sanctioned Meaning
sanctioned (s)
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
formally approved and invested with legal authority
established by authority; given authoritative approval
sanctioned (imp. & p. p.)
of Sanction
sanctioned Sentence Examples
- The government sanctioned the use of tear gas to quell the riot.
- The Olympics committee sanctioned Russia for doping violations.
- The bank sanctioned the loan after reviewing the applicant's financial history.
- The United States sanctioned Iran for its nuclear program.
- The International Criminal Court sanctioned the arrest of the war criminal.
- The church sanctioned the marriage of the couple.
- The city council sanctioned the construction of the new building.
- The medical board sanctioned the doctor for malpractice.
- The teacher sanctioned the student for cheating on the exam.
- The UN sanctioned the peacekeeping mission to the conflict zone.
FAQs About the word sanctioned
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules, formally approved and invested with legal authority, established by authority; given authoritative approvalof Sancti
authorized,official,,approved, endorsed, legitimate, suggested, legit, supported, regulation
unlawful, unofficial, illegal, unauthorized, unlawful, wrongful, illegal, unofficial, unsanctioned, wrongful
The government sanctioned the use of tear gas to quell the riot.
The Olympics committee sanctioned Russia for doping violations.
The bank sanctioned the loan after reviewing the applicant's financial history.
The United States sanctioned Iran for its nuclear program.
