Sanctions (8)
I believe the answer is:
endorses
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">sanctions</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know this)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for endorses that I've seen before include "Gives support or approval to" , "'Supports, backs (8)'" , "One dress (anag.)" , "Countersigns, approves" , "Approves, supports" .)