sanctioned

adjective

UK /ˈsæŋkʃənd/

US /ˈsæŋkʃənd/

Officially allowed or approved by someone in charge.

The school sanctioned the new chess club.

SYNONYMS

approved authorized permitted endorsed allowed

RELATED WORDS

sanction approval permission official authorize

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Punished by an official penalty or restriction.

The company was sanctioned for breaking the trade rules.

3. Given official permission to happen or exist.

The sanctioned parade went ahead without any trouble.

4. Supported or confirmed by a custom or tradition.

It was a sanctioned practice in the old village.