fra: sanction

Information
has URI	http://lexvo.org/id/term/fra/sanction

Meaning
means	(noun) a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards sanction
means	(noun) the act of final authorization; "it had the sanction of the church" sanction
means	(noun) formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement" indorsement, countenance, sanction, imprimatur, endorsement, warrant
means	(noun) the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition; "neglected his health and paid the penalty" penalty