SANCTION
/ˈsæŋkʃən/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
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.
Examples of SANCTION in a Sentence
- "The whalers had been operating in the contested waters off the island with sanction from the Japanese government."
- "The United States enacted a new round of sanctions against the apartheid regime of South Africa."
Word Details
Is SANCTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SANCTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SANCTION uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SANCTION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | n | c | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Anagrams of SANCTION
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Words You Can Make With the Letters in SANCTION
100 words from the letters in SANCTION
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How to Use SANCTION in Word Games
SANCTION is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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