an action by several nations toward another nation intended to force it to obey international law
a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards the act of final authorization; "it had the sanction of the church" formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement" give religious sanction to, such as through on oath; "sanctify the marriage" give authority or permission to
A requirement, status, or action imposed on a student as a result of being found responsible for a policy violation
If a country or an authority sanctions another country or a person for doing something, it declares that the country or person is guilty of doing it and imposes sanctions on them. their failure to sanction Japan for butchering whales in violation of international conservation treaties
Solemn or ceremonious ratification; an official act of a superior by which he ratifies and gives validity to the act of some other person or body; establishment or furtherance of anything by giving authority to it; confirmation; approbation
Sanctions are measures taken by countries to restrict trade and official contact with a country that has broken international (Hukuk) The continued abuse of human rights has now led the United States to impose sanctions against the regime
If someone in authority sanctions an action or practice, they officially approve of it and allow it to be done. He may now be ready to sanction the use of force Sanction is also a noun. The king could not enact laws without the sanction of Parliament. = approval