sanctioned
Example Sentences
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Ministers identified a legal basis in January that would allow forces to board sanctioned vessels in UK waters and it is understood the first such operation will happen soon.
From BBC
World Aquatics does pay out rewards to record-breaking athletes, but because the China Open was not organised by the governing body, no bonuses were sanctioned.
From BBC
The military operations are in proximity to the civilian side of the port, which she said is frequented by Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines—a company sanctioned by the U.S. and other countries.
“Iran will turn its position from a sanctioned country to an enhanced power in the region and the world,” he said.
Treasury Department sanctioned Petro and his family in October, freezing assets and restricting travel.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
