# sanctioning

Pronunciation: say "SANGK-shuhn-ing" /ˈsæŋkʃənɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of sanction. — present participle and gerund of sanction
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of sanction. Use this form for an ongoing action or as the -ing noun.
   - _The council is sanctioning several officials over the recent abuses._
   - _Sanctioning the proposal required a unanimous vote of the board._

## Noun

2. The action performed by someone who sanctions something: either granting official approval or imposing a penalty.
   - Simple: The act of officially allowing something, or of punishing someone for breaking a rule.
   - _Formal sanctioning of the agreement cleared the way for construction to begin._
   - _The committee's sanctioning of the rogue member dragged on for months._

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