different between sanction vs requisition

English

Etymology

From Middle French sanction, from Latin sanctio.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?sæ?k??n/

Noun

sanction (countable and uncountable, plural sanctions)

1. An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

2. A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.

3. A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.

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Verb

sanction (third-person singular simple present sanctions, present participle sanctioning, simple past and past participle sanctioned)

1. (transitive) To ratify; to make valid.
2. (transitive) To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
   • 1946, Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, I.21:

     Many of the most earnest Protestants were business men, to whom lending money at interest was essential. Consequently first Calvin, and then other Protestant divines, sanctioned interest.

3. (transitive) To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.

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References

• James A. H. Murray [et al.], editors (1884–1928) , “Sanction”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume VIII, Part 2 (S–Sh), London: Clarendon Press, OCLC 15566697, page 82, column 1.

Anagrams

• actinons, canonist, cantions, contains

French

Etymology

From Latin sanctio

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /s??k.sj??/

Noun

sanction f (plural sanctions)

1. sanction

Further reading

• “sanction” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

English

Etymology

From Old French requisicion, from Medieval Latin requisitio. Surface analysis is requisite +? -ion or require +? -ition in parallel to acquisition.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /???kw??z???n/

Noun

requisition (countable and uncountable, plural requisitions)

1. A formal request for something.
   1. A formal demand made by one state or government upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice.
      • 1826, James Kent, Commentaries on American Law

        the surrender of fugitives , by authorizing the Governor , in his discretion , on requisition from a foreign government , to surrender up fugitives charged with murder , forgery , larceny , or other crimes […]

   2. (law) A notarial demand for repayment of a debt.

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   3. (military) A demand by the invader upon the people of an invaded country for supplies, as of provision, forage, transportation, etc.

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   4. A formal application by one officer to another for things needed in the public service.

2. That which is required by authority; especially, a quota of supplies or necessaries.
3. A call; an invitation; a summons.

   a requisition for a public meeting

Derived terms

• requisitionary

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Verb

requisition (third-person singular simple present requisitions, present participle requisitioning, simple past and past participle requisitioned)

1. (transitive) To demand something, especially for a military need of staff, supplies, or transport.

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