# sanctioned

Pronunciation: say "SANGK-shuhnd" /ˈsæŋkʃənd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of sanction. — simple past and past participle of sanction
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of sanction. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _The committee sanctioned the merger after months of careful review._
   - _The country was sanctioned for violating the terms of the trade agreement._

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