Answer: sanction

AnswerCrossword Clue
SANCTIONApproval, or disapproval
SANCTIONApprove.
SANCTIONLend approval to.
SANCTIONLaw's binding force.
SANCTIONO.K.
SANCTIONPermit
SANCTIONOfficial permission
SANCTIONPermission or penalty
SANCTIONApprove
SANCTIONApprove or penalize
SANCTIONGive approval to ... or express disapproval of
sanctionpermission or approval
sanctionto authorize; approve
sanctionaction by one state against another to force compliance with an obligation
sanctionto authorize