Answer:

sanction

Answer	Crossword Clue
SANCTION	Approval, or disapproval
SANCTION	Approve.
SANCTION	Lend approval to.

SANCTION	Law's binding force.
SANCTION	O.K.
SANCTION	Permit
SANCTION	Official permission
SANCTION	Permission or penalty
SANCTION	Approve
SANCTION	Approve or penalize
SANCTION	Give approval to ... or express disapproval of