sanction

As nouns the difference between retribution and sanction

is that retribution is remuneration, reward while sanction is an approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

As a verb sanction is

to ratify; to make valid.

In lang=en terms the difference between sanction and bestow

is that sanction is to penalize (a state etc) with sanctions while bestow is to apply; make use of; use; employ.

As verbs the difference between sanction and bestow

is that sanction is to ratify; to make valid while bestow is to lay up in store; deposit for safe keeping; stow; place.

As a noun sanction

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

In transitive terms the difference between condone and sanction

is that condone is to allow, accept or permit (something) while sanction is to penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.

As a noun sanction is

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

As nouns the difference between sanction and sanation

is that sanction is an approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid while sanation is act of healing or curing.

As a verb sanction

is to ratify; to make valid.

As nouns the difference between sanction and sanctions

is that sanction is an approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid while sanctions is .

As verbs the difference between sanction and sanctions

is that sanction is to ratify; to make valid while sanctions is (sanction).

As verbs the difference between confirm and sanction

is that confirm is to strengthen; to make firm or resolute while sanction is to ratify; to make valid.

As a noun sanction is

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

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and sanction

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while sanction is an approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

As a verb sanction is

to ratify; to make valid.

As verbs the difference between sanction and concur

is that sanction is to ratify; to make valid while concur is to unite or agree (in action or opinion); to have a common opinion; to coincide; to correspond.

As a noun sanction

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

As nouns the difference between injunction and sanction

is that injunction is the act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting while sanction is an approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

As a verb sanction is

to ratify; to make valid.