sanctioned
adjective
Key Types & categories Parts & wholes Related & opposite
- Word type
- noun
- verb
- adjective
- adverb
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Senses
Sense 1 adjective
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing
Related & opposite
- orthodox similar to
Sense 2 adjective
formally approved and invested with legal authority
Related & opposite
- legal similar to
Sense 3 adjective
established by authority; given authoritative approval
a list of approved candidates
Related & opposite
- authorized similar to
Table view of this graph
| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | similar to | Related & opposite | orthodox |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | legal |
| 3 | similar to | Related & opposite | authorized |