sanction
noun
authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
Used to describe an action that will be fully completed or achieved by a specific point in the future.
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The Southern Section will have sanctioned playoffs in four divisions with 265 schools competing this fall, up from 169.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 21, 2024