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sanction

/ˈsæŋkʃən/

Meanings
noun
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

Examples :

"The whalers had been operating in the contested waters off the island with sanction from the Japanese government."
politics government law essential

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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specifying noun

/ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɪŋ/

The act or process of stating or describing something clearly and exactly.

"The architect's careful specifying of materials ensured the building's durability and aesthetic appeal. "

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punishment noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

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assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

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administration noun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

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compliance noun

/kəmˈplaɪəns/

An act of complying.

"The student's compliance with the school rules earned her a good report card. "

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countenance noun

[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns] /ˈkaʊn.tən.əns/

Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

"Her countenance betrayed her anxiety just before the exam; her forehead was furrowed and her lips were tight. "

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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sanctioned verb

/ˈsæŋkʃənd/ /ˈsæŋkʃt/

To ratify; to make valid.

"The school principal sanctioned the new after-school program, making it officially approved and valid. "

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international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."

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authorization noun

/ˌɔθərɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɑθərəˈzeɪʃən/

Permission.

"The teacher needed authorization from the principal before assigning extra credit. "