The difference between Approbation and Sanction
When used as nouns, approbation means the act of approving, whereas sanction means an approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
Sanction is also verb with the meaning: to ratify.
check bellow for the other definitions of Approbation and Sanction
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Approbation as a noun:
The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.
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Sanction as a noun:
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
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Sanction as a noun:
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
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Sanction as a noun:
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying either of the above.
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Sanction as a verb (transitive):
To ratify; to make valid.
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Sanction as a verb (transitive):
To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
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Sanction as a verb (transitive):
To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.