sanction (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋkʃən/
Definition
An official authorization or approval for an action, or a penalty imposed on a country or organization to force it to comply with international law.
Examples
The UN Security Council voted to impose sanctions on the rogue state.
The committee gave its sanction to the new building project.
Without the board's sanction, the CEO could not proceed with the merger.
How to Use sanction
- sanction against (prepositional phrase)
- A penalty or coercive measure imposed on a country or organization. — "The international community imposed a sanction against the regime."
- sanction for (prepositional phrase)
- A penalty or coercive measure imposed for a specific violation. — "The athlete received a sanction for doping."
- sanction of (prepositional phrase)
- Official permission or approval of something. — "The project proceeded with the sanction of the board."
- sanction on (prepositional phrase)
- A penalty or coercive measure imposed on a country or organization. — "The government placed sanctions on the import of certain goods."
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