SANC'TION, n. [L. sanctio, from sanctus, holy, solemn, established.] 1. Ratification; an official act of a superior by which he ratifies and gives validity to the act of some other person or body. A treaty is not valid without the sanction of the president and senate.2. Authority; confirmation derived from testimony, character, influence or custom.The strictest professors of reason have added the sanction of their testimony.3. A law or decree. [Improper.]SANC'TION, v.t. To ratify; to confirm; to give validity or authority to.
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