n. [ L. sanctio, from sancire, sanctum to render sacred or inviolable, to fix unalterably: cf. F. sanction. See Saint. ]
The strictest professors of reason have added the sanction of their testimony. I. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Would have counseled, or even sanctioned, such perilous experiments. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of, pertaining to, or giving, sanction. [ 1913 Webster ]