sanctionative

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Adjective sanctionative has 1 sense

sanctionative, sanctioning - implying sanction or serving to sanction; "the guardian's duties were primarily sanctionative rather than administrative"
Antonyms: disabling, disqualifying (indirect, via enabling)

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Sanctionative

Description

Sanctionative is an adjective that refers to something having the power or ability to give permission or approval to an action. It can also describe something that allows or permits a certain activity.

Examples

Adjective sense:

John received sanctionative approval from the committee to proceed with the project.
The teacher's sanctionative decision allowed the students to have an extended lunch break.
The company implemented a sanctionative policy that allows employees to work remotely.

Noun sense:

The principal holds the sanctionative power to expel disruptive students.
The government issued a sanctionative prohibiting the sale of certain products.
The board imposed sanctions as a sanctionative response to the company's unethical practices.

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