sanction vs warrant

warrant vs sanction

sanction and warrant both are nouns.

sanction and warrant both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sanction	Yes	No	Yes	No
warrant	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, sanction and warrant are synonyms defined as:

sanction and warrant: formal and explicit approval

Other synonyms of sanction include countenance, endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement.

sanction (noun)	warrant (noun)
the act of final authorization	a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards	a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
official permission or approval	formal and explicit approval
formal and explicit approval	a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

sanction (verb)	warrant (verb)
give sanction to	provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
give religious sanction to, such as through an oath	stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
give authority or permission to

Difference between sanction and warrant

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