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SANCTIONED Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word sanctioned. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word sanctioned. (close relations)
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accepted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• generally approved or compelling recognition

accredited
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• given official approval to act

approved
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• established by authority; given authoritative approval

authorized
adjectiveadj
adjective

• endowed with authority

licensed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• given official approval to act

validated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• declared or made legally valid

endorsed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be behind; approve of

• give support or one's approval to

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• sign as evidence of legal transfer

permitted
adjectiveadj
noun

• a legal document giving official permission to do something

• the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

• large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

verb

• consent to, give permission; permit

• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

• allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

approve
verbv
verb

• give sanction to

• judge to be right or commendable; think well of

authorisation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a document giving an official instruction or command

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions

• official permission or approval

• the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant

authority
nounn
noun

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions

• (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others

• an expert whose views are taken as definitive

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• an administrative unit of government

• official permission or approval

• an authoritative written work

authorization
nounn
noun

• a document giving an official instruction or command

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions

• official permission or approval

• the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant

countenance
nounn
noun

• the appearance conveyed by a person's face

• formal and explicit approval

• the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

verb

• consent to, give permission; permit

endorsement
nounn
noun

• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)

• a speech seconding a motion

• formal and explicit approval

• a signature that validates something

• the act of endorsing

imprimatur
nounn
noun

• formal and explicit approval

indorsement
nounn
noun

• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)

• a speech seconding a motion

• formal and explicit approval

• a signature that validates something

• the act of endorsing

okay
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an endorsement

adverb

• in a satisfactory or adequate manner

adjective satellite

• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

verb

• give sanction to

sanctify
verbv
verb

• render holy by means of religious rites

• give religious sanction to, such as through an oath

• make pure or free from sin or guilt

warrant
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

• a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

• formal and explicit approval

• a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

verb

• provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

• stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

o.k.
nounn
noun

• an endorsement

adverb

• in a satisfactory or adequate manner

adjective satellite

• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

verb

• give sanction to

Best Hypernyms For SANCTIONED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sanctioned, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (22)
authorise authorize approval approve approved authorisation authorization authorized clear commendation empower empowerment legitimate licensed okay pass permission sanction validated endorsed permitted warranted
Phrases (1)
social control
Abbreviations (1)
o.k.

Alternatives for ACCEPTED

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