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sanction
1 of 2
noun
sanc·tion
ˈsaŋ(k)-shən
Synonyms of sanction
1
: a formal decree
especially
: an ecclesiastical decree
2
a
obsolete
: a solemn agreement : oath
b
: something that makes an oath binding
3
: the detriment, loss of reward, or coercive intervention annexed to a violation of a law as a means of enforcing the law
4
a
: a consideration, principle, or influence (as of conscience) that impels to moral action or determines moral judgment
b
: a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
c
: explicit or official approval, permission, or ratification : approbation
5
: an economic or military coercive measure adopted usually by several nations in concert for forcing a nation violating international law to desist or yield to adjudication
sanction
2 of 2
verb
sanctioned; sanctioning
ˈsaŋ(k)-sh(ə-)niŋ
transitive verb
1
: to make valid or binding usually by a formal procedure (such as ratification)
2
: to give effective or authoritative approval or consent to
… such characters … look, talk, and act in ways sanctioned by society and novelistic tradition …—Lawrence Chua
3
a
: to attach a sanction or penalty to the violation of (a right, obligation, or command)
… the status, procedures, rights, and duties of members are carefully defined by rules that are sanctioned by fines should they be contravened by members.—Malcolm Ruel
b
: to impose a sanction or penalty upon
… a Long Island brokerage firm that, at the time, had serious Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC fraud charges pending against it and has since been heavily fined and sanctioned.—Molly Ivins
sanctionable
ˈsaŋ(k)-sh(ə-)nə-bəl
adjective
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Sanction Has Legal Origins The noun sanction, meaning "authoritative approval" or "a coercive measure," entered English in the 15th century, and originally referred to a formal decree or law, especially an ecclesiastical decree. (The Latin sancire, meaning "to make holy," is an ancestor.) The noun's meaning then extended in different directions. By the end of the 17th century, it could refer to both a means of enforcing a law (a sense that in the 20th century we began using especially for economic penalties against nations violating international law) and the process of formally approving or ratifying a law. When the verb sanction appeared in the 18th century, it had to do with ratifying laws as well, but it soon acquired an additional, looser sense: "to approve."
Synonyms
Noun
allowance
authorization
clearance
concurrence
consent
granting
green light
leave
license
licence
permission
sufferance
warrant
Verb
accredit
approbate
approve
authorize
clear
confirm
finalize
formalize
homologate
OK
okay
ratify
warrant
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approve, endorse, sanction, accredit, certify mean to have or express a favorable opinion of. approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration.
the parents approve of the marriage
endorse suggests an explicit statement of support.
publicly endorsed her for Senator
sanction implies both approval and authorization.
the President sanctioned covert operations
accredit and certify usually imply official endorsement attesting to conformity to set standards.
the board voted to accredit the college
must be certified to teach
Examples of sanction in a Sentence
Noun
The country acted without the sanction of the other nations.
Their policy has legal sanction.
Verb
The government has sanctioned the use of force.
His actions were not sanctioned by his superiors.
Recent Examples on the WebNoun
The State Department has already signalled a new toughness, putting four violent West Bank settlers under a sanctions regime.
—Bernard Avishai, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2024
Russia had even threatened to leave the partnership in protest over U.S. sanctions, and its space program has suffered greatly since SpaceX now routinely transports people to the ISS, a task NASA once paid Russia handsomely to perform.
—Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Against the backdrop of a growing death toll, sporting bodies and lawmakers have called for sanctions to be placed on Israeli athletes.
—Amanda Davies, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
Oil prices have taken a roller coaster trajectory over the last two years in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and as western countries hit Russia with major sanctions.
—Brian Bushard, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Orban — who has refused to send weapons to neighbouring Ukraine and repeatedly criticised Western sanctions against Russia — on Monday again urged a ceasefire in Ukraine.
—Reuters, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2024
The invasion, ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, has drawn increasingly severe economic sanctions against Russia.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
Some of this fuel has been used to supply the U.S. military in a contravention of US sanctions, as companies commit to not buying Iranian fuel when taking on U.S. government contracts.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Earlier this month, Biden issued an executive order imposing sanctions on four settlers accused of directly perpetrating violence or intimidation in the West Bank.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 17 Feb. 2024
Verb
Meanwhile, the four racers who lied about Barrett's identity have been sanctioned with a reprimand under UCI regulations, and the team was fined and suspended from participating in the next race on the UCI International Calendar.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2024
The teams are independent from NASCAR, which sanctions the 38 races each year and distributes the purses along with revenue from licensing, merchandise and other streams.
—Jenna Fryer, Quartz, 27 Feb. 2024
Washington must sanction the companies that help deliver weapons from the Middle East and Russia to Sudan.
—John Prendergast, Foreign Affairs, 27 Feb. 2024
Separately, Sergei Naumenko, a wealthy Russian property developer who isn’t sanctioned, lost his appeal over the detention of his superyacht in London’s Canary Wharf.
—Jonathan Browning, Fortune Europe, 27 Feb. 2024
This month, the Biden administration sanctioned Israeli settlers accused of attacks in the West Bank, where Palestinians have faced record levels of violence since Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
—Niha Masih, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
As more organizations embrace generative AI tools—and as more users implement rogue generative AI solutions that haven’t been vetted or sanctioned—this level of protection is crucial to minimize the risk of compromising their data security posture.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Beijing, in effect, has sanctioned a larger Russian military role in Asia and provided the political cover and economic lifeline Putin needs to continue fighting in Ukraine.
—Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 19 Feb. 2024
Despite maintaining daily coordination with the U.N., the Israeli government has sanctioned officials deemed biased.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin sanction-, sanctio, from sancire to make holy — more at sacred
First Known Use
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb
1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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sanction
1 of 2
noun
sanc·tion
ˈsaŋ(k)-shən
1
: an action taken to enforce a law or rule
2
: official permission or approval
3
: a measure used to punish or prevent action
sanction
2 of 2
verb
sanctioned; sanctioning
-sh(ə-)niŋ
1
: to officially accept or allow
2
: to impose a penalty upon
Legal Definition
sanction
1 of 2
noun
sanc·tion
ˈsaŋk-shən
1
: a punitive or coercive measure or action that results from failure to comply with a law, rule, or order
a sanction for contempt
2
: explicit or official approval
3
: an economic or military coercive measure adopted usually by several nations in concert for forcing a nation violating international law to desist or yield to adjudication
sanction
2 of 2
transitive verb
1
: to give official approval or consent to : ratify
2
: to impose a sanction on
sanctioned the lawyer for professional misconduct
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sanctionnoun uk
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sanction noun
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[ C usually plural ] an official order, such as the stopping of trade, that is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law: Many nations have imposed sanctions on the country because of its attacks on its own people. Trade/economic sanctions will only be lifted (= stopped) when the aggressor nation withdraws its troops.
C2 [ C ] a strong action taken in order to make people obey a law or rule, or a punishment given when they do not obey: Without realistic sanctions, some teachers have difficulty keeping order in the classroom.
More examplesFewer examplesA package of economic sanctions is to be enacted against the country.The UN has imposed punitive sanctions on the invading country.The UN announced its intentions to toughen sanctions still further.She is in favour of a relaxation of the sanctions.People were surprised at the time by the severity of the sanctions.
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sanction noun
(APPROVAL)
[ U ] approval or permission, especially formal or legal: They tried to get official sanction for the plans.
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
the state of agreeing with someone or somethingagreementThere's widespread agreement that something must be done.acceptanceHis views never gained acceptance among the broader community.concordanceThe study shows strong concordance between patient health and patient happiness. assentThe bill received royal assent.consentI give my consent to the marriage.sanctionShe gave official state sanction to the drilling company for their proposed pipeline.
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Allowing and permitting
admission
admit
admit of something
allow of something
allowable
authorization
authorize
consent
entrance
give the green light to something idiom
given the chance/choice idiom
green-light
hall pass
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relicensure
say-so
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sanctionverb [ T ] uk
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/ˈsæŋk.ʃən/ us
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/ˈsæŋk.ʃən/
sanction verb [T]
(ALLOW)
to formally give permission for something: The government was reluctant to sanction intervention in the crisis.
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Accepting & agreeing
acceptance
accepting
accommodation
accreditation
agree to something
agree with something
assent
compact
currency
presumed consent
ratification
re-establish
regrant
revalidate
rise to the bait idiom
root
rule
signatory
unquestioning
without a murmur idiom
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sanction verb [T]
(PUNISH)
to punish someone for something, especially officially: Prospective jurors can be sanctioned for attempting to avoid jury duty.
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gross misconduct
penalty
sentence
skin someone alive idiom
slam dunk
someone should be shot idiom
sort
sort something out
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(Definition of sanction from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
sanction | American Dictionary
sanctionnoun us
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sanction noun
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[ U ] fml approval or permission: To be just, a government must have the sanction of the governed. Note: usually describes formal or legal approval
sanction noun
(PUNISHMENT)
[ C usually pl ] an official action taken against a government to force it to behave in a particular way or as punishment for not doing so: trade/economic sanctions
sanctionverb [ T ] us
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sanction verb [T]
(PERMIT)
to formally permit something: The UN sanctioned intervention in the crisis.
(Definition of sanction from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
sanction | Business English
sanctionnoun uk
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[ C, usually plural ]
POLITICS an official order to stop or limit trade or communication with a country in order to make it obey international law: sanctions on sth This averted the threat of American sanctions on Japanese car exports.impose sanctions against/on sb The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on the country to curb its nuclear program. economic/financial/trade sanctions drop/ease/lift sanctions apply/enforce sanctions international sanctions
[ C ]
LAW a punishment given when someone does not obey a rule or a law: criminal/legal sanctions The State Department needs to determine how it will apply sanctions. He could face sanctions if a judge concludes he violated the terms of his probation.
[ U ]
LAW formal or legal approval or permission: sanction for sth Agricultural companies in the area cannot get official sanction for logging.
sanctionverb [ T ] uk
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to formally give permission for something: sanction a bid/deal The directors would only sanction an €18 million bid. The government has sanctioned 20% income tax relief .
LAW to punish someone for not obeying a law or rule: sanction sb for (doing) sth The state is threatening to sanction employers for hiring illegal workers.
(Definition of sanction from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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Translations of sanction
in Chinese (Traditional)
命令, 制裁, （爲維護法律或規定而採取的）強硬措施…
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命令, 制裁, （为维护法律或规定而采取的）强硬措施…
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sanción, aprobación, autorización…
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sanção, aprovar, sancionar…
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बहिष्कार, बंदी, शिक्षा…
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制裁（措置）, （公式な）承認, 認可…
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வர்த்தகத்தை நிறுத்துவது போன்ற ஒரு உத்தியோகபூர்வ உத்தரவு, ஒரு நாடு சர்வதேச சட்டத்திற்குக் கீழ்ப்படியச் செய்வதற்காக அதற்கு எதிராக எடுக்கப்படுகிறது, ஒரு சட்டம் அல்லது விதிக்கு மக்களைக் கீழ்ப்படியச் செய்வதற்காக எடுக்கப்பட்ட ஒரு வலுவான நடவடிக்கை…
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(अंतरराष्ट्रीय कानून के अंतर्गत एक आधिकारिक दंडात्मक आदेश), प्रतिबंध, (नियम और कानून के उल्लंघन के लिए की गई एक कार्रवाई) दंड…
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ఆంక్ష / వాణిజ్యాన్ని నిలిపివేయడం వంటి అధికారిక ఉత్తరువు, ఇది అంతర్జాతీయ చట్టానికి లోబడేలా చేయడానికి ఒక దేశానికి వ్యతిరేకంగా తీసుకోబడుతుంది, ప్రజలు ఒక చట్టం లేదా నియమాన్ని పాటించేలా చేయడానికి తీసుకున్న బలమైన చర్య లేదా వాళ్ళు పాటించనప్పుడు విధించే శిక్ష…
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use sanction in a sentenceAt a time the EU wants to impose sanctions on Belarus over the crackdown on peaceful protesters there, Greece and Cyprus are quietly holding that plan to ransom — insisting they’ll only sign on if Turkey too is placed under sanctions.Butterfly Effect: The Next U.S.-Russia Conflict Theater Could be the Mediterranean | Charu Kasturi | September 17, 2020 | OzyChina telecom manufacturer Huawei Technologies is facing new sanctions in the United States.‘Work to your strength’: Huawei’s CTO weighs in on U.S. efforts to build a Huawei alternative | Veta Chan | August 20, 2020 | FortuneThis could stimulate a movement for deeper sanctions against Putin.Why You Should Care About Belarus | Tracy Moran | August 17, 2020 | OzyThe EU imposed sanctions after similar repressive actions following the 2010 election, and some member states are already raising the possibility of applying them again.Belarus Election: Contested Result Sparks Massive Unrest As Europe’s ‘Last Dictator’ Claims Victory | LGBTQ-Editor | August 12, 2020 | No Straight NewsDisciplinary sanctions are few and reserved for the most egregious cases.Police Officers Accused Of Brutal Violence Often Have A History Of Complaints By Citizens | LGBTQ-Editor | June 1, 2020 | No Straight NewsCameron has already begun securing support in Parliament for a vote that would sanction attacks in the coming days.ISIS Murder of British Hostage Likely to Draw UK Deeper Into New War | Nico Hines | September 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“Russia is bigger than all of our previous sanction targets put together,” he said.NATO Plans New Military Outposts to Stop Putin—Just Don't Call Them Bases | Eli Lake | September 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs a result of these findings, Brown University is imposing the following sanction: Suspension until Fall 2014.Is Sex Assault a Crime in the Ivy League? | Olivia Nuzzi | May 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf the U.S. moves to sanction Putin and his pals next week, Moscow will definitely strike back.White House Braces for Russian Retaliation Over Ukraine | Josh Rogin | March 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWednesday afternoon, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will mark up legislation to give aid to Ukraine and sanction Russia.GOP Senators Line Up Against Ukraine Aid Bill | Josh Rogin | March 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIndeed, this symbol is no less appropriate than the one just considered, and has equally the sanction of Scripture.The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowHe was desired by the speaker to withdraw, as no affirmation could be made without the sanction of the house.The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanThey became engaged, and Gibbon implored her to marry him without waiting for the sanction of his father.Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) | Edward GibbonPlay-writers heralded it on the stage, bestowing upon it the passport of literary sanction.A Cursory History of Swearing | Julian SharmanIn the following year it gave its sanction to a similar proposal by the Bradford Board of Guardians.English Poor Law Policy | Sidney WebbSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for sanctionsanction/ (ˈsæŋkʃən) /nounfinal permission; authorizationaid or encouragementsomething, such as an ethical principle, that imparts binding force to a rule, oath, etcthe penalty laid down in a law for contravention of its provisions(often plural) a coercive measure, esp one taken by one or more states against another guilty of violating international lawSee moreverb(tr)to give authority to; permitto make authorized; confirmOrigin of sanction1C16: from Latin sanctiō the establishment of an inviolable decree, from sancīre to decreeDerived forms of sanctionsanctionable, adjectivesanctioner, nounsanctionless, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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sanction noun /ˈsæŋkʃn/ /ˈsæŋkʃn/
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[countable, usually plural] sanction (against somebody) an official order that limits trade, contact, etc. with a particular country, in order to make it do something, such as obeying international lawTrade sanctions were imposed against any country that refused to sign the agreement.The economic sanctions have been lifted.WordfinderboombusinesscommerceembargoimportmarketmonopolysanctiontarifftradeCollocations International relationsInternational relationsTradefacilitate/regulate trade (with other countries)form/join a trading bloclive in/compete in a global/the world economysupport/promote free tradeadopt/call for/oppose protectionist measureserect/impose/reduce/remove trade barriersimpose/lift/raise/eliminate import tariffs (on something)have/run a huge/large/growing trade surplus/deficitembrace/resist/drive globalizationPolitics and lawconduct/handle/talk about/discuss foreign policypursue an aggressive/a hawkish foreign policyrequire/use/conduct diplomacyestablish/break off/sever/restore diplomatic relationsfoster/promote/strengthen regional cooperationfacilitate/achieve economic/political integrationexercise/defend/protect/transfer/restore/regain national/state/full/limited sovereigntyconsolidate/extend/lose/retain your power (in the region)hold/maintain/change/alter/shift/be a shift in the balance of power (in the region)cause/create/open/expose/heal/repair a deep/growing/major/serious rift between X and YMeetings and agreementshave/hold/host/attend an international conference/an economic forum/a summit meetinglaunch a new round of global/multilateral/world trade negotiationssend/head/lead/meet a high-level/an official/a trade delegationbegin/start/continue/resume peace talksbe committed to/be opposed to/disrupt/undermine/derail/sabotage the peace processnegotiate/achieve a lasting political settlementbroker/sign a peace deal/agreement/treatyConflictbe/constitute/pose a threat to global securitycompromise/endanger/protect national securityjustify/be in favour of/ (US English) be in favor of/be against military interventionthreaten/authorize/launch/take/support/oppose unilateral/pre-emptive military actionimpose/enforce/lift/end economic sanctions/an arms embargo/a naval blockadeclose/protect/secure/patrol the borderlead/be involved in a peacekeeping operationAidnegotiate/announce a $15 billion aid package/an economic stimulus packagesend/provide/request/cut off military aidbring/provide emergency/humanitarian reliefdeliver/distribute medical supplies/(British English) food parcels/(North American English)food packagesfund/run a foreign/a local/an international NGOreduce/eradicate child/global/world povertyExtra ExamplesSome companies have broken sanctions by supplying arms to the warring states.The UN called for sanctions against the invading country.The company is in breach of a sanctions order.There were calls for the imposition of sanctions.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveeconomicfinancialmilitary…verb + sanctionapplyenforceimpose…prepositionsanction againstsanction forphrasesthe imposition of sanctionsthe lifting of sanctionsa threat of sanctions…See full entry
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[uncountable] (formal) official permission or approval for an action or a change synonym authorizationThese changes will require the sanction of the court.Their ideas received official sanction at the meeting.Extra ExamplesNo decision can be taken without the sanction of the committee.The conference gave its official sanction to the change of policy.The movement was first given official sanction in the 1960s.No parliamentary sanction is needed for the Treasury to borrow money.Such a step could not be taken without his sanction.Topics Law and justicec2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectivegovernmentofficialdivine…verb + sanctiongive somethingprepositionwith somebody/something’s sanctionwithout somebody/something’s sanctionSee full entry
[countable] sanction (against something) a course of action that can be used, if necessary, to make people obey a law or behave in a particular way synonym penaltyThe ultimate sanction will be the closure of the restaurant.We now have an effective sanction against the killing of whales.Extra ExamplesThe school will use all available sanctions to maintain discipline.There were strict sanctions against absenteeism.Topics Crime and punishmentc1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveeconomicfinancialmilitary…verb + sanctionapplyenforceimpose…prepositionsanction againstsanction forphrasesthe imposition of sanctionsthe lifting of sanctionsa threat of sanctions…See full entry Word Originlate 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 cent.See sanction in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee sanction in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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to formally approve of something: He refused to sanction the publication of his private letters.
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命令, 制裁, （爲維護法律或規定而採取的）強硬措施…
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வர்த்தகத்தை நிறுத்துவது போன்ற ஒரு உத்தியோகபூர்வ உத்தரவு, ஒரு நாடு சர்வதேச சட்டத்திற்குக் கீழ்ப்படியச் செய்வதற்காக அதற்கு எதிராக எடுக்கப்படுகிறது, ஒரு சட்டம் அல்லது விதிக்கு மக்களைக் கீழ்ப்படியச் செய்வதற்காக எடுக்கப்பட்ட ஒரு வலுவான நடவடிக்கை…
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(अंतरराष्ट्रीय कानून के अंतर्गत एक आधिकारिक दंडात्मक आदेश), प्रतिबंध, (नियम और कानून के उल्लंघन के लिए की गई एक कार्रवाई) दंड…
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ఆంక్ష / వాణిజ్యాన్ని నిలిపివేయడం వంటి అధికారిక ఉత్తరువు, ఇది అంతర్జాతీయ చట్టానికి లోబడేలా చేయడానికి ఒక దేశానికి వ్యతిరేకంగా తీసుకోబడుతుంది, ప్రజలు ఒక చట్టం లేదా నియమాన్ని పాటించేలా చేయడానికి తీసుకున్న బలమైన చర్య లేదా వాళ్ళు పాటించనప్పుడు విధించే శిక్ష…
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sanction verb /ˈsæŋkʃn/ /ˈsæŋkʃn/ Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they sanction /ˈsæŋkʃn/ /ˈsæŋkʃn/ he / she / it sanctions /ˈsæŋkʃnz/ /ˈsæŋkʃnz/ past simple sanctioned /ˈsæŋkʃnd/ /ˈsæŋkʃnd/ past participle sanctioned /ˈsæŋkʃnd/ /ˈsæŋkʃnd/ -ing form sanctioning /ˈsæŋkʃənɪŋ/ /ˈsæŋkʃənɪŋ/
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sanction something (formal) to give permission for something to take placeThe government refused to sanction a further cut in interest rates.Extra ExamplesHe had tacitly sanctioned repression against the opposition parties.Shareholders are unlikely to sanction the scheme.The military refused to sanction a transfer of power to a civilian government.The transaction has to be sanctioned by the court.Slavery was once socially sanctioned.Topics Law and justicec2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbofficiallylegallysocially…verb + sanctionrefuse toSee full entry
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sanction somebody/something (specialist) to punish somebody/something; to impose a sanction on somethingTopics Crime and punishmentc1 Word Originlate 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 cent.See sanction in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee sanction in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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sanction (noun)
sanction (verb)
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sanction
/ˈsæŋkʃən/
noun
plural
sanctions
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sanction
/ˈsæŋkʃən/
noun
plural
sanctions
Britannica Dictionary definition of SANCTION
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an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc.
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The United Nations has decided to impose trade/economic sanctions on the country.
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Sanctions against the country have been lifted.
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official permission or approval
The country acted without the sanction of the other nations.
Their policy has/lacks legal sanction.
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sanction
/ˈsæŋkʃən/
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sanctions;
sanctioned;
sanctioning
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sanction
/ˈsæŋkʃən/
verb
sanctions;
sanctioned;
sanctioning
Britannica Dictionary definition of SANCTION
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to officially accept or allow (something)
The government has sanctioned the use of force.
His actions were not sanctioned by his superiors.
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Definition of sanction noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
sanction nounnoun NAmE//ˈsæŋkʃn// jump to other results1[countable, usually plural] sanction (against somebody) an official order that limits trade, contact, etc. with a particular country, in order to make it do something, such as obeying international law Trade sanctions were imposed against any country that refused to sign the agreement. The economic sanctions have been lifted. Topic CollocationsInternational Relationstrade facilitate/regulate trade (with other countries) form/join a trading bloc live in/compete in a global/the world economy support/promote free trade adopt/call for/oppose protectionist measures erect/impose/reduce/remove trade barriers impose/lift/raise/eliminate import tariffs (on something) have/run a huge/large/growing trade surplus/deficit embrace/resist/drive globalizationpolitics and law handle/talk about/discuss foreign policy pursue an aggressive/a hawkish foreign policy require/use/conduct diplomacy establish/break off/sever/restore diplomatic relations/ties foster/promote/strengthen regional cooperation facilitate/achieve economic/political integration exercise/defend/protect/transfer/restore/regain national/state/full/limited sovereignty consolidate/extend/lose/retain your power (in the region) hold/maintain/change/alter/shift the balance of power (in the region) cause/create/open/expose/heal/repair a deep/growing/major/serious rift between X and Ymeetings and agreements have/hold/host/attend an international conference/an economic forum/a G20 summit lead/launch a new round of global/multilateral/world trade negotiations send/head/lead/meet a high-level/an official/a trade delegation facilitate/begin/start/continue/resume peace talks be committed to/be opposed to/disrupt/undermine/derail/sabotage the peace process negotiate/achieve a lasting political settlement broker/sign a peace deal/agreement/treatyconflict be/constitute/pose a threat to global security compromise/endanger/protect national security justify/be in favor of/support/be against/oppose military intervention threaten/authorize/launch/take/support/oppose unilateral/preemptive military action impose/enforce/lift/end economic sanctions/an arms embargo/a naval blockade close/protect/secure/patrol the border lead/be involved in a peacekeeping operationaid negotiate/announce a $15 billion aid package/an economic stimulus package send/provide/request/cut off military aid bring/provide emergency/humanitarian relief deliver/distribute medical supplies/food supplies fund/run a foreign/a local/an international NGO reduce/eradicate/combat/fight child/global/world poverty
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2[uncountable] (formal) official permission or approval for an action or a change synonym authorization These changes will require the sanction of the court. Their ideas received official sanction at the meeting.
3[countable] sanction (against something) a course of action that can be used, if necessary, to make people obey a law or behave in a particular way synonym penalty The ultimate sanction will be the closure of the restaurant. We now have an effective sanction against the killing of whales. See sanction in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: sanction
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sanction verb
sanctity noun
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