to interrogate
to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
to observe or inspect carefully or critically
to check the health or condition of something or someone
To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.
To ratify; to make valid.
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.