sanctioning Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: S AE1 NG K SH AH0 N IH0 NG
What Does Sanctioning Mean?
Sanctioning is a verb that means present participle and gerund of sanction. As a noun, it means The act of one who sanctions.
Sanctioning at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | enabling and sanctionative |
| Plural | sanctionings |
Sanctioning Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of sanction
Sanctioning as a Noun
- The act of one who sanctions.
Verb
- To ratify; to make valid.
- To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
- To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.
Synonyms of Sanctioning
Sanctioning synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sanctioning
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Sanctioning in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
sanctioning
sanctioning (plural sanctionings)
Common Questions About Sanctioning
Is sanctioning a verb or a noun?
Sanctioning is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for sanctioning?
Close synonyms of sanctioning are enabling and sanctionative. See the full list of sanctioning synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sanctioning?
The plural of sanctioning is sanctionings.