The difference between Assent and Sanction

When used as nouns, assent means agreement, whereas sanction means an approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

When used as verbs, assent means to agree, whereas sanction means to ratify.


check bellow for the other definitions of Assent and Sanction

  1. Assent as a verb (intransitive):

    To agree; to give approval.

  2. Assent as a verb (intransitive):

    To admit a thing as true.

  1. Assent as a noun:

    agreement; act of agreeing

    Examples:

    "I will give this act my assent."

  1. Sanction as a noun:

    An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

  2. 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.

  3. Sanction as a noun:

    A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying either of the above.

  1. Sanction as a verb (transitive):

    To ratify; to make valid.

  2. Sanction as a verb (transitive):

    To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.

  3. Sanction as a verb (transitive):

    To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.