The government imposed a sanction on the country for its actions.

A penalty or restriction imposed by one country or group on another to influence behavior or policy.
The United Nations discussed the possibility of a new sanction.
Many countries support the sanction to promote peace.
The sanction affected trade between the two nations.
economic sanction
trade sanction
military sanction
penalty
restriction
punishment
The country faced sanctions for its actions.

A penalty or punishment for breaking a rule or law.
The athlete received sanctions for doping.
The company faced sanctions after violating safety regulations.
The government imposed sanctions on the corrupt officials.
economic sanctions
trade sanctions
international sanctions
penalty
punishment
retribution
The committee decided to sanction the new project.

To officially approve or allow something.
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.
sanction a proposal
sanction an agreement
sanction a decision
approve
authorize
permit