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sanction vs authorise

authorise vs sanction

sanction is a noun but authorise is not a noun.

sanction and authorise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sanction Yes No Yes No
authorise No No Yes No
As verbs, authorise is a hypernym of sanction; that is, authorise is a word with a broader meaning than sanction:
  • sanction: give sanction to
  • authorise: grant authorization or clearance for
Other hypernyms of sanction include authorize, clear, pass.
As verbs, authorise is a hypernym of sanction; that is, authorise is a word with a broader meaning than sanction:
  • sanction: give authority or permission to
  • authorise: give or delegate power or authority to
Other hypernyms of sanction include authorize, empower.
sanction (noun) authorise (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
sanction (verb) authorise (verb)
give sanction to grant authorization or clearance for
give religious sanction to, such as through an oath give or delegate power or authority to
give authority or permission to
Difference between sanction and authorise

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