"Sanctioned" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"sanctioned" Definition
- authorized, approved, or allowed: Locke's main argument was that unlimited accumulation of wealth was moral, religiously sanctioned, and logical.
- officially or formally ratified or confirmed: The event is run exclusively in association with the National Franchise Association, so participating franchisees have all met the NFA-sanctioned code of ethics.
- penalized, especially by way of discipline or to force compliance with legal obligations: The embargo had no real impact—but how often have we ever seen a sanctioned political leader say, “OK, I guess I’ll give in now”?
- the simple past tense and past participle of sanction.
"sanctioned" Synonyms & Antonyms
"sanctioned" synonyms:
- authorised,
- authorized,
- approved,
- official,
- licenced,
- licensed,
- accepted,
- accredited,
- allowed,
- confirmed,
- permitted,
- empowered,
- warranted,
- okayed,
- certified,
- recognized,
- ratified,
- endorsed,
- recognised
"sanctioned" antonyms:
- nonofficial,
- unauthorised,
- unauthorized,
- unofficial,
- unsanctioned,
- refused,
- illegal,
- unlawful,
- illicit,
- prohibited,
- banned,
- illegitimate,
- forbidden,
- proscribed,
- outlawed,
- interdicted,
- unlicensed,
- wrongful,
- unwarranted