Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: sanctioning
IPA transcription: [s'æŋkʃənɪŋ]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: sanctionative, sanctioning
    Meaning: implying sanction or serving to sanction; "the guardian's duties were primarily sanctionative rather than administrative"
Usage examples
  • "Believe me, dear papa," she replied, "I would not be understood as wishing to teach you, or to dictate to you in the least; but only grant my request, not to allude to the Bible as sanctioning slavery, when speaking with Mr. Carlton."