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sanctionner meaning in English

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sanctionner verbe

sanction [sanctioned, sanctioning, sanctions]◼◼◼(to penalize a state, especially for violating international law)
verb
[UK: ˈsæŋk.ʃn̩] [US: ˈsæŋk.ʃn̩]
The President of the Republic sanctioned the new law. = Le Président de la République a sanctionné la nouvelle loi.