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sanction a sanction on "sanction"

This very confusing word has two sets of meanings; each set features a verb form and a noun form.

(verb) to approve
(noun) an official approval or decree

(verb) to penalize, especially for a violation of international law
(noun) a penalty imposed by one nation or several nations on another nation for the violation of international law

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