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Sanction (Verb)

Give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The city council gave sanction to the construction of a new stadium near the downtown area.
She will only approve the project proposal once the investors give their sanction.
The committee members decided to give sanction to the charity event to help raise awareness about mental health issues.
After reviewing the plan, the government officials gave sanction for the company to begin drilling for oil.
The university administrators will not give sanction to the student's request for a fee waiver unless they provide more documentation.

Give religious sanction to, such as through on oath; "sanctify the marriage".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The priest was there to give religious sanction to the union of the couple.
The bishop was required to sanction the priest's proposal before it could be carried out.
In some cultures, the family elder's words can sanction a daughter's choice of husband.
The reverend will sanction the adoption once the couple completes all the required paperwork.
The Pope had to personally sanction the construction of the new cathedral.

Give authority or permission to.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The government will sanction the construction of the new stadium once the plans have been finalized.
The company's board of directors has sanctioned the merger, paving the way for a major expansion.
She was sanctioned to negotiate on behalf of her employer in the high-stakes business deal.
The state has sanctioned the establishment of a new university in the northern region.
The regulatory agency has sanctioned the use of a new pharmaceutical in clinical trials.