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."