Sanction and Valediction

Sanction

Sanction noun - The approval by someone in authority for the doing of something.

Valediction and sanction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Valediction" instead a noun "Sanction".

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

Valediction

Valediction noun - A farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class).

Sanction and valediction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sanction" instead a noun "Valediction".

Nearby Word: valedictory
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