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sanctionary
Relating to sanctions:
  • Official permission or approval for a course of action; such as, unable to proceed without the sanction of the board.
  • Something that serves as approval or encouragement; for example, social acceptance or custom.
  • A law or rule that leads to a penalty being imposed when it is disobeyed.
  • A punishment imposed as a result of breaking a law or rule.
  • A measure taken by one or more nations to apply pressure on another nation to conform to international law or opinion; such as, imposed trade sanctions.
  • An ethical principle or consideration that determines or influences someone's conduct.
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