Synonyms of sanctioning

Verb

1. approve, O.K., okay, sanction, authorize, authorise, pass, clear

usage: give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"

2. sanction, empower, authorise, authorize

usage: give authority or permission to

3. sanction, approve, O.K., okay, sanction

usage: give religious sanction to, such as through on oath; "sanctify the marriage"

Adjective

1. sanctionative, sanctioning, enabling (vs. disabling)

usage: implying sanction or serving to sanction; "the guardian's duties were primarily sanctionative rather than administrative"