sanction

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of sanction with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

sanction

(noun)

Meaning

a penalty for disobeying a law

Example

"The government imposed a sanction on the country for its actions."

Synonyms

penaltypunishment

Antonyms

approvalpermission