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Consider these two definitions of the word sanction
noun
Isn't it odd for one word to have two opposite meanings.1. a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
"a range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse"
2. official permission or approval for an action.
"he appealed to the bishop for his sanction"
verb"a range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse"
2. official permission or approval for an action.
"he appealed to the bishop for his sanction"
1. give official permission or approval for (an action).
"the scheme was sanctioned by the court"
2. impose a sanction or penalty on.
"foreigners in France illegally should be sent home, their employers sanctioned and border controls tightened up"
"the scheme was sanctioned by the court"
2. impose a sanction or penalty on.
"foreigners in France illegally should be sent home, their employers sanctioned and border controls tightened up"