Meaning of the word sanctioning in English

What does sanctioning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sanctioning

US /ˈsæŋk.ʃən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈsæŋk.ʃən.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

official permission or approval for an action

Example:
The project received official sanctioning from the government.
Without proper sanctioning, the event cannot proceed.
2.

a penalty for disobeying a law or rule

Example:
The international community imposed economic sanctioning on the rogue state.
The company faced severe sanctioning for violating environmental regulations.

Verb

1.

giving official permission or approval for an action

Example:
The committee is currently sanctioning new research proposals.
The board decided against sanctioning the controversial merger.
2.

imposing a penalty on someone or something

Example:
The government is considering sanctioning the company for its unethical practices.
The sports federation is sanctioning several athletes for doping violations.
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