sanctionedgroup
nounUK /ˈsæŋkʃənd ɡruːp/
US /ˈsæŋkʃənd ɡruːp/
A sanctioned group is a team of people that an official has said is allowed to do something.
The sanctioned group was allowed to play in the big tournament.
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2. A group that has been officially punished or restricted by a government or authority.
The sanctioned group could not travel to other countries.
3. A group that has received official support or backing for an activity.
The sanctioned group received money to help the community.
4. A team whose members have been formally accepted into a program or event.
Only the sanctioned group could enter the science fair.