The difference between Approval and Sanction
When used as nouns, approval means an expression granting permission, 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 Approval and Sanction
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Approval as a noun:
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.
Examples:
"I need to get an approval on this purchase order."
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Approval as a noun:
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
Examples:
"Words of approval never seem to come from him."
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Approval as a noun (especially, philately):
Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.
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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.