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administrative
Adjective
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Administrative staff or positions are those related to organizing and managing a company or institution.
The teacher was removed from teaching duties and placed in an administrative position.
sanction
Noun
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A sanction is an approval by an authority that makes something valid.
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A sanction is a penalty, punishment intended to ensure compliance.
Sanctions were placed on the company by the government.
sanction
Verb
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If something is being sanctioned, it was given official authorization or approval.
The scheme was sanctioned by the court.