sanction
noun
authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
have sanctioned
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present perfectof sanction.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The British Boxing Board of Control meanwhile has said it would not have sanctioned the fight on safety grounds.
From Barron's β Nov. 21, 2025
Legislation that would have sanctioned the court stalled in the Senate in January.
From The Wall Street Journal β Feb. 12, 2025
Although the sport debuted in the Southern Section last season, not enough teams participated to have sanctioned playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 18, 2024
“This is why we have sanctioned three Iranian military commanders and one Iranian company involved in the supply of drones.”
From Seattle Times β Oct. 28, 2022
But he was afraid of Crasweller, whom he knew to have sanctioned an engagement with Abraham Grundle.
From The Fixed Period by Anthony Trollope
