sanctioned

[ˈsæŋkʃənd]

sanctioned Definition

• 1. approved or authorized by an authority or governing body
• 2. a 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

Synonyms for sanctioned

• authorized
• approved
• legitimized
• licensed
• endorsed

Antonyms for sanctioned

• unauthorized
• unapproved
• illegitimate
• prohibited

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.

• sanctioned event

  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.

• sanctioned person

  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.'