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authorize vs sanction

sanction vs authorize

authorize is not a noun while sanction is a noun.

authorize and sanction both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
authorize No No Yes No
sanction Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sanction is a hyponym of authorize; that is, sanction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than authorize:
  • authorize: grant authorization or clearance for
  • sanction: give sanction to
Other hyponyms of authorize include approbate, certificate, approve, O.K., okay, declare, certify, licence, license, commission, formalise, formalize, validate.
As verbs, sanction is a hyponym of authorize; that is, sanction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than authorize:
  • authorize: give or delegate power or authority to
  • sanction: give authority or permission to
Other hyponyms of authorize include entitle.
authorize (noun) sanction (noun)
the act of final authorization
a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
official permission or approval
formal and explicit approval
authorize (verb) sanction (verb)
grant authorization or clearance for give sanction to
give or delegate power or authority to give religious sanction to, such as through an oath
give authority or permission to
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