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SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

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gorgea narrow passage through land
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
compulsivehaving power to compel
invalidnot valid:
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garishclothed in vivid colors
aspirantone who aspires
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin