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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.
monitoring
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noun
the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it)
the monitoring of enemy communications plays an important role in war times