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sanction

/ˈsæŋkʃən/
Main Example

The country faced sanctions for its actions.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A penalty or punishment for breaking a rule or law.

Other Example

The athlete received sanctions for doping.

The company faced sanctions after violating safety regulations.

The government imposed sanctions on the corrupt officials.

Synonyms

economic sanctions

trade sanctions

international sanctions

Synonyms

penalty

punishment

retribution

sanction

/ˈsæŋkʃən/
Main Example

The committee decided to sanction the new project.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To officially approve or allow something.

Other Example

The school will sanction the field trip next week.

The government plans to sanction the new law soon.

They hope to sanction the funding for the program.

Synonyms

sanction a proposal

sanction an agreement

sanction a decision

Synonyms

approve

authorize

permit

sanction

/ˈsæŋkʃən/
Main Example

The leaders decided to sanction the nation for its actions.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To impose restrictions on trade and financial transactions with a country as a form of punishment or pressure.

Other Example
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Synonyms

sanction

/ˈsæŋkʃən/
Main Example

The company faced sanctions for violating regulations.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A penalty or punishment imposed for breaking a law or rule, often related to trade.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

sanction

/ˈsæŋkʃən/
Main Example

The committee will sanction the new policy next week.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To officially approve or allow something.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

sanction

/ˈsæŋkʃən/
Main Example

She received sanction from her boss to proceed.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

Official permission or approval for an action.

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