Cryptic crossword clue
Sanction appropriate when imprisoning one 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word FIAT

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What does FIAT mean?

FIAT noun
  1. An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
  2. Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
  3. (English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
  4. (English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.
FIAT verb
  1. (used in academic debate and role-playing games) To make (something) happen.

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