sanctioned sanctioned /ˈsæŋkʃənd/

adjective

1. Established by authority; given authoritative approval  ( sanctioned , approved )
   established by authority; given authoritative approval
    A list of approved candidates
   a list of approved candidates
   
2. Formally approved and invested with legal authority  ( ratified , sanctioned )
   formally approved and invested with legal authority
   
3. Conforming to orthodox or recognized rules  ( canonic , canonical , sanctioned )
   conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
    The drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing
   the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing