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sanction vs authorize

authorize vs sanction

sanction is a noun but authorize is not a noun.

sanction and authorize both are verbs.

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