SANCTION Sanction: official permission or approval; SANCTIONS (plural): penalties or coercive measures imposed to enforce compliance; SANCTIONING (present participle): giving official permission or approval; SANCTIONED (past tense): approved or permitted; SANCTIONER (noun): one who gives official permission; SANCTIONEST (superlative): most officially approved; SANCTIONLY (adverb): in an officially approved manner. Original rephrased definition: A sanction is a form of official
The word SANCTION can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.
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Word: SANCTION
Length: 8 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word SANCTION can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.