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| 1. | [ adjective ] (law) formally approved and invested with legal authority | |
| Synonyms: | ratified | |
| Related terms: | legal | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] conforming to orthodox or recognized rules | |
| Synonyms: | canonical canonic | |
| Examples: | "the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis |
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| Related terms: | orthodox | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] established by authority; given authoritative approval | |
| Synonyms: | approved | |
| Examples: | "a list of approved candidates" |
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| Related terms: | authorized | |
| Similar spelling: |
sanction sanctified sanctionative sanctioning sanctimony sanctity sanctify sanctimonious |
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