sanction

Definitions

Economics

• To approve or give permission for an action, as when an international organization sanctions the use of particular economic policies.
• A coercive measure used by a nation or group of nations against another as a penalty for violating international law or international norms. Usually plural: sanctions.

Law

• noun an official order to do something
• noun punishment by a court for failure to comply with an order
• noun a punishment for an act which goes against what is generally accepted behaviour
• verb to approve or permit something officially

Politics

• noun official permission to do something
• verb to approve officially or to give official permission

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Contexts for “sanction”

8 definitions in context
• Economics
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