of Countenance
Source: Webster's dictionaryHardly one of the secular German princes held as firmly as he to the Church, he defended its rights and vigorously condemned every innovation except those countenanced by the highest ecclesiastical authorities. Source: Internet
However, according to reports of private peace negotiations with Israel they have countenanced the return of only 10,000 refugees and their families to Israel as part of a peace settlement. Source: Internet
" It was not just among Israel's neighbors that child sacrifice was countenanced, but apparently within Israel itself. Source: Internet
Technically they fill the original role of Rebbes in providing for spiritual welfare, yet they did not usurp the title and therefore could be countenanced. Source: Internet