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Sanctioned

of Sanction

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Authoritative 84% connected

Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding.

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Authoritative 84% connected

Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding.

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Authorized 84% connected

of Authorize

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Authorized 84% connected

of Authorize

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Legal 84% connected

Created by, permitted by, in conformity with, or relating to, law; as, a legal obligation; a legal standard or test; a legal procedure; a legal claim…

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Legal 84% connected

Created by, permitted by, in conformity with, or relating to, law; as, a legal obligation; a legal standard or test; a legal procedure; a legal claim…

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Orthodox 84% connected

Sound in opinion or doctrine, especially in religious doctrine; hence, holding the Christian faith; believing the doctrines taught in the Scriptures;…

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Orthodox 84% connected

Sound in opinion or doctrine, especially in religious doctrine; hence, holding the Christian faith; believing the doctrines taught in the Scriptures;…

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Approved 92% connected

of Approve

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Canonic 92% connected

Alt. of Cannonical

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ratified 92% connected

of Ratify

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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