Synonyms: sanction
Definition: a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
Similar words: social control
Definition: control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
Synonyms: sanction
Definition: the act of final authorization
Usage: it had the sanction of the church
Similar words: authorisation, authorization, empowerment
Definition: the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
Synonyms: authorisation, authority, authorization, sanction
Definition: official permission or approval
Usage: authority for the program was renewed several times
Synonyms: endorsement, indorsement, imprimatur, sanction, warrant, countenance
Definition: formal and explicit approval
Usage: a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
Similar words: commendation, approval
Definition: a message expressing a favorable opinion
Usage: words of approval seldom passed his lips
Synonyms: sanction, O.K., okay, approve
Definition: give sanction to
Usage: I approve of his educational policies
Similar words: pass, authorise, authorize, clear
Definition: grant authorization or clearance for
Usage: Clear the manuscript for publication; The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography
Synonyms: sanction
Definition: give religious sanction to, such as through on oath
Usage: sanctify the marriage
Similar words: sanction, O.K., okay, approve
Definition: give sanction to
Usage: I approve of his educational policies
Synonyms: sanction
Definition: give authority or permission to
Similar words: authorise, authorize, empower
Definition: give or delegate power or authority to
Usage: She authorized her assistant to sign the papers