warrant vs sanction

sanction vs warrant

warrant and sanction both are nouns.

warrant and sanction both are verbs.

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

As nouns, warrant and sanction are synonyms defined as:

warrant and sanction: formal and explicit approval

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

warrant (noun)	sanction (noun)
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts	the act of final authorization
a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications	a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
formal and explicit approval	official permission or 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	formal and explicit approval

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

Difference between warrant and sanction

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