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Sanctioning: meaning, definitions and examples

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sanctioning

 

[ ˈsæŋkʃənɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Sanctioning refers to the act of authorizing or formally approving a specific action, often in a legal or regulatory context. It can involve the enforcement of penalties or restrictions on individuals or entities that violate laws or regulations. Additionally, sanctioning may imply the endorsement of a particular measure or policy by an authoritative body. The term can also be used in international relations, where countries may impose sanctions against others to influence their behavior. Ultimately, it encompasses both punitive and permissive meanings based on the context in which it is used.

Synonyms

approving, authorizing, endorsing, penalizing

Examples of usage

  • The government is sanctioning new regulations.
  • The committee is sanctioning the event.
  • Sanctioning bodies must review all applications.
  • The UN is considering sanctioning the regime.

Translations

Translations of the word "sanctioning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sancionando

🇮🇳 प्रतिबंध लगाना

🇩🇪 sanktionierend

🇮🇩 menyanksikan

🇺🇦 санкціонуючи

🇵🇱 sankcjonując

🇯🇵 制裁する

🇫🇷 sanctionnant

🇪🇸 sancionando

🇹🇷 yaptırım uygulamak

🇰🇷 제재하는

🇸🇦 فرض العقوبات

🇨🇿 sankcionující

🇸🇰 sankcionujúci

🇨🇳 制裁

🇸🇮 sankcioniranje

🇮🇸 refsing

🇰🇿 жазалау

🇬🇪 სანქციონირება

🇦🇿 sanksiyalaşdırma

🇲🇽 sancionando

Etymology

The term 'sanction' originates from the Latin word 'sanctio', which means a decree or a penalty. This Latin root hints at its dual meaning: a law or a rule that is backed by a penalty for non-compliance. The word entered the English language in the late 15th century and initially referred to the act of making sacred or inviolable in the context of religious laws. Over time, its meaning evolved, taking on the legalistic sense of 'punishment' or 'penalty'. By the 19th century, the term began to reflect political and economic measures taken by countries to enforce regulations or influence the behavior of governments. Today, 'sanctioning' is widely used in various contexts, from legal systems to international diplomacy, illustrating its broad applicability and significance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,236, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.