sanctions

Strongest match

• approval

Strong matches

• acquiescence
• allowance
• approbation
• assent
• authority
• backing
• confirmation
• consent
• countenance
• encouragement
• endorsement
• fiat
• go-ahead
• leave
• nod
• okay
• permission
• permit
• ratification
• recommendation
• sufferance
• support
• word

Weak matches

• green light
• seal of approval
• stamp of approval

Strongest matches

• ban
• boycott
• injunction
• penalty
• sentence

Strong matches

• command
• decree
• writ

Weak matches

• coercive measure
• punitive measure

Strongest matches

• accredit
• allow
• approve
• certify
• empower
• endorse
• permit
• ratify
• warrant

Strong matches

• back
• bless
• commission
• countenance
• license
• okay
• support

Weak matches

• get behind
• give the go-ahead
• give the green light
• give the nod
• go for
• vouch for