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sanctioned

[ˈsæŋkʃənd]

sanctioned Definition

  • 1approved or authorized by an authority or governing body
  • 2a penalty applied by one or more countries against a target country, group, or individual

Using sanctioned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sanctioned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The event was sanctioned by the local authorities.

  • Example

    The company was sanctioned for violating environmental regulations.

  • Example

    The United Nations imposed economic sanctions on the country.

  • Example

    The athlete was sanctioned for using performance-enhancing drugs.

sanctioned Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for sanctioned

Phrases with sanctioned

  • sanctioned country

    a country that is subject to economic or political sanctions by one or more other countries

    Example

    North Korea is a sanctioned country due to its nuclear program.

  • an event that has been approved or authorized by an official governing body or organization

    Example

    The marathon is a sanctioned event, and all participants must follow the rules and regulations set by the organizers.

  • an individual who has been penalized or restricted by an authority or governing body

    Example

    The lawyer was a sanctioned person, and he was not allowed to practice law for three years.

Origins of sanctioned

from Latin 'sanctio', meaning 'law'

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Summary: sanctioned in Brief

'Sanctioned' [ˈsæŋkʃənd] means approved or authorized by an authority or governing body. It can also refer to a penalty applied by one or more countries against a target country, group, or individual. Examples include 'The event was sanctioned by the local authorities.' and 'The United Nations imposed economic sanctions on the country.'