Sanction is a synonym of Authorize. Declare is a type of Authorize. Declare is a type of State. Medium is a type of State. 
Counter can be used for Space. Space is related to Hall. Hall is a synonym of Mansion. 
Sanction <--Synonym--> Authorize <--IsA-- Declare --IsA--> State <--IsA-- Medium 
Counter --UsedFor--> Space <--RelatedTo--> Hall <--Synonym--> Mansion 