sanctions

approval

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

green light seal of approval stamp of approval

denial disagreement disapproval discouragement opposition prohibition question refusal rejection veto

award honor prevention reward

ban boycott injunction penalty sentence

command decree writ

coercive measure punitive measure

award disapproval honor prevention refusal reward veto

accredit allow approve certify empower endorse permit ratify warrant

back bless commission countenance license okay support

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

deny disagree disallow disapprove invalidate oppose protest refuse reject revoke

discourage veto

prevent