To sanction a move means to officially approve or authorize a decision or action.
Sentences with «to sanction a move»
Moanihoe didn't want us to have Cech, it was Abramovich who sanctioned the move as a thank you to him for his years of service, and no, moanihoe won't sell to us if he has his way. (justarsenal.com)
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I can't imagine Wenger sanctioning a move like that to Utd, not with Maureen as manager, he despises him. (justarsenal.com)