sanction

Definition 1

General: Formal approval or authorization.

Definition 2

International relations: Punitive or restrictive measures taken, usually by several countries in concert, to pressure a country to change its certain policies. (1) Economic sanctions ban trading with the offending country, and (2) Diplomatic sanctions result in withdrawal of relations and representations.

Definition 3

Law: Penalty or punitive action imposed for failure to comply with a court order, law, or regulation.


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