sanctioning (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋkʃənɪŋ/
Definition
The act of imposing a penalty or restriction on a country, organization, or individual to enforce laws or encourage compliance with international norms.
Examples
The UN Security Council is considering sanctioning the rogue state for its nuclear program.
Many countries are sanctioning the regime for its human rights abuses.
The committee is responsible for sanctioning members who violate the code of conduct.
How to Use sanctioning
- sanction against (prepositional phrase)
- To impose a penalty or restriction on someone or something. — "The UN imposed sanctions against the country."
- sanction for (prepositional phrase)
- To impose a penalty or restriction as a consequence of something. — "The player received a sanction for unsportsmanlike conduct."
- sanction by (prepositional phrase)
- To be approved or permitted by an authority. — "The project was sanctioned by the city council."
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