verb🔗ShareSancionar, aprobarTo ratify; to make valid."The school principal sanctioned the new after-school program, making it officially approved and valid. "El director de la escuela sancionó el nuevo programa extraescolar, haciéndolo oficialmente aprobado y válido.governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAutorizar, aprobarTo give official authorization or approval to; to countenance."The teacher sanctioned the use of calculators on the math test. "El profesor autorizó el uso de calculadoras en el examen de matemáticas.governmentpoliticslawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSancionarTo penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions."The international community sanctioned the country for violating human rights. "La comunidad internacional sancionó al país por violar los derechos humanos.politicsgovernmentlawstateworldeconomyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
