I find it peculiar that the word sanction means restriction and deterrent, while also meaning assent and approval. Go figure. No wonder English is considered one of the hardest languages to learn. Do you know other words of this caliber?
sanction
noun
1 trade sanctions penalty, punishment, deterrent; punitive action, discipline, restriction; embargo, ban, prohibition, boycott. antonym reward.
2 the scheme has the sanction of the court authorization, consent, leave, permission, authority, warrant, license, dispensation, assent, acquiescence, agreement, approval, approbation, endorsement, accreditation, ratification, validation, blessing, imprimatur; informal go-ahead, OK, green light. antonym prohibition.From MacBook online thesaurus
Shirley Buxton 
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Greg: Amen!!! Jerry
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thanks Jerry – it is an old old Greek Orthodox hymn which is chanted at Easter – Christos Anesti – Christ is Risen – it is a truth that once realised changes the world forever.
Peace
Greg
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I loveyour comment Greg. He Is Risen. Not was nor will be but Is. Jerry
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Nothing to do with the post – but Happy Easter Shirley
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“The scheme has the sanction of the court authorization,” Sis Buxton right there is your answer. Have you ever seen much done in the judicial system that many any or much sense?
Our prayer is that the power of HIS Resurrection will touch your services Sunday.
Mervi
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