'Sanctioned' definitions:
Definition of 'sanctioned'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Conforming to orthodox or recognized rules; "the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis [syn: canonic, canonical, sanctioned]
adjective
Formally approved and invested with legal authority [syn: ratified, sanctioned]
adjective
Established by authority; given authoritative approval; "a list of approved candidates" [syn: approved, sanctioned]
Definition of 'Sanctioned'
From: GCIDE
- Sanction \Sanc"tion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sanctioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Sanctioning.] To give sanction to; to ratify; to confirm; to approve. [1913 Webster]
- Would have counseled, or even sanctioned, such perilous experiments. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: To ratify; confirm; authorize; countenance. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'sanctioned'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- accepted,
- actionable,
- applicable,
- authoritative,
- authorized,
- canonical,
- cathedral,
- chartered,
- competent,
- constitutional,
- empowered,
- enfranchised,
- entitled,
- franchised,
- judicial,
- juridical,
- just,
- justiciable,
- kosher,
- lawful,
- lawmaking,
- legal,
- legislative,
- legit,
- legitimate,
- licensed,
- licit,
- patented,
- privileged,
- received,
- rightful,
- sound,
- statutory,
- valid,
- warranted,
- within the law