n. Function: noun
1 explicit authoritative permission or recognition that gives validity to acts of a subordinate FF1C; a colonial governor acting under the sanction of the king FF1E;
Synonyms: endorsement, fiat
Related Words: approval, authorization, consent, permission; approbation, confirmation, encouragement, ratification, recommendation, support
Contrasted Words: restraint; debarment; interdict, prohibition; disapprobation, disapproval, objection
Antonyms: interdiction
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Synonyms: PERMISSION , allowance, authorization, consent, leave, permit, sufferance