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   sanction

   /ˈsaŋ(k)ʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule: "a range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse" Similar penaltypunishmentdeterrentpunitive actiondisciplinepenalizationcorrectionretributionembargobanprohibitionboycottbarrierrestrictiontariffOpposite reward
   • ▪ measures taken by a state to coerce another to conform to an international agreement or norms of conduct, typically in the form of restrictions on trade or official sporting participation: "the United States had agreed to lift economic sanctions"
   • ▪ a consideration operating to enforce obedience to any rule of conduct.
   • 2. official permission or approval for an action: "he appealed to the bishop for his sanction" Similar authorizationconsentleavepermissionauthoritywarrantlicencedispensationassentacquiescenceagreementapprovalseal/stamp of approvalapprobationrecognitionendorsementaccreditationconfirmationratificationvalidationblessingimprimaturclearanceacceptanceallowanceinformal:the go-aheadthe thumbs upthe OKthe green lightsay-sorare:permitOpposite prohibitionban
   • ▪ official confirmation or ratification of a law.
   • ▪ a law or decree, especially an ecclesiastical decree. historical

   verb

   • 1. give official permission or approval for (an action): "the scheme was sanctioned by the court" Similar authorizeconsent topermitallowgive leave forgive permission forwarrantaccreditlicensegive assent toendorseagree toapproveacceptgive one's blessing tobacksupportinformal:give the thumbs up togive the green light toOKrare:approbateOpposite prohibitban
   • 2. impose a sanction or penalty on: "foreigners in France illegally should be sent home, their employers sanctioned and border controls tightened up" Similar punishdiscipline someone for

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun denoting an ecclesiastical decree): from French, from Latin sanctio(n-), from sancire ‘ratify’. The verb dates from the late 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sanctionable adjective

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2. www.cfr.org › backgrounder › what-are-economic-sanctionsWhat Are Economic Sanctions? | Council on Foreign Relations

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Economic sanctions are the withdrawal of trade and financial relations for foreign-policy purposes. Learn about the different forms, goals, and effectiveness of sanctions imposed by governments and multinational bodies.

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   Jun 25, 2024 · A trade sanction is a trade penalty imposed by a nation or a group of nations on another country to punish it or change a particular policy.

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   Jun 10, 2024 · A sanction is a reaction from society or social groups that enforces norms, rewarding conformity and punishing violations to maintain social order.

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   5 days ago · Now more than ever, it is important for US and non-US companies to understand various types of US sanctions and their potential influence on the global matrix of business risks.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sanctioningSanctioning - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   6 days ago · adjective. implying sanction or serving to sanction. synonyms: sanctionative. enabling. providing legal power or sanction. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Sanctioning." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/sanctioning. Accessed 01 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles.

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Trade sanctions are formal penalties for a country to stop or reduce the purchase or sale of goods. The sanctioner may be a country with a strong economy, such as the United States, or several countries together or through an international organization. We also often refer to trade sanctions as commercial sanctions.

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Two key trends which have emerged in recent months are an increase in targeted sanctions to achieve strategic geopolitical goals and a number of enforcement cases that indicate higher standards for sanctions-related due diligence.