sanctionedinstruction

noun

UK /ˈsæŋkʃənd ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

US /ˈsæŋkʃənd ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

An instruction that someone in charge has officially approved.

The teacher gave us a sanctioned instruction to line up quietly before the bell.

SYNONYMS

approved order authorized directive official command endorsed rule

RELATED WORDS

permission approval authority guideline directive

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A rule that has been given official permission to be followed.

Only the sanctioned instruction from the principal was posted on the board.

3. A command that carries official backing or support.

The coach's sanctioned instruction was to warm up for ten minutes.

4. An order that has been formally agreed to by a group.

The club followed the sanctioned instruction to meet every Friday.