English adjective: sanctioned | |||
| 1. | sanctioned conforming to orthodox or recognized rules | ||
| Samples | The drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing. | ||
| Synonyms | canonic, canonical | ||
| Similar | orthodox | ||
| Antonyms | unorthodox | ||
| 2. | sanctioned formally approved and invested with legal authority | ||
| Synonyms | ratified | ||
| Similar | legal | ||
| Antonyms | illegal | ||
| 3. | sanctioned established by authority; given authoritative approval | ||
| Samples | A list of approved candidates. | ||
| Synonyms | approved | ||
| Similar | authorised, authorized | ||
| Antonyms | unauthorised, unauthorized | ||