SANCTIONED as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • established by authority
   • given authoritative approval
   Synonym(s)
   • approved (what does approved mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a list of approved candidates
   Similar To
   • authorized (what does authorized mean?)
   • authorised (what does authorised mean?)
2. Meaning
   • formally approved and invested with legal authority
   Synonym(s)
   • ratified (what does ratified mean?)
   Similar To
   • legal (what does legal mean?)
3. Meaning
   • conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
   Synonym(s)
   • canonic (what does canonic mean?)
   • canonical (what does canonical mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing- Sinclair Lewis
   Similar To
   • orthodox (what does orthodox mean?)