Word: SANCTION
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Definition of SANCTION
- An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
"The whalers had been operating in the contested waters off the island with sanction from the Japanese government."
- A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
"The United States enacted a new round of sanctions against the apartheid regime of South Africa."
- A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
- To ratify; to make valid.
- To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
- To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "sanction", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "sanction" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SANCTION a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SANCTION worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SANCTION? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SANCTION:
- # the sanction effect
- # master of sanction
- # playing with sanction
- # in terms of sanction
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