American Dictionary
Definition sanction in American English
sanction verb
[transitive] verb
/ˈsæŋkʃ(ə)n/
1
to give official approval or permission for an action
Example
We had little option but to sanction postponement of the game.
2
if a person is sanctioned, they have their benefits cut or removed for a certain period as a punishment for not complying with the rules
Example
If you fail to meet one of these requirements, you can be sanctioned.
