Αναζήτηση
to sanction
01
to officially approve of something such as an action, change, practice, etc.
Transitive: to sanction an action or practice
Example
The bank manager had the authority to sanction large financial transactions after a thorough review.
The city council decided to sanction the music festival, granting official permission for its organization in the park.
The government decided to sanction the trade agreement between the two countries, providing official authorization for the deal.
02
to officially approve or validate a proposal or agreement
Transitive: to sanction a proposal or agreement
Example
The board of examiners sanctioned the results of the certification exam.
The court sanctioned the divorce settlement, finalizing the division of assets between the former spouses.
The government sanctioned the treaty, solidifying the agreement between the two nations.
03
to impose a penalty or punitive measure upon an individual, entity, or action
Transitive: to sanction a person or institution | to sanction a person or institution for an action
Example
The disciplinary committee sanctioned the student for plagiarism.
The court sanctioned the corporation for environmental violations.
The international community sanctioned the country, implementing trade embargoes and diplomatic sanctions.
Sanction
01
an order officially put to limit contact or trade with a particular country that has not obeyed international law
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country for violating international agreements.
The United Nations imposed sanctions on the dictator 's regime to pressure them into compliance with human rights standards.
International sanctions were lifted after the country demonstrated significant progress in nuclear disarmament.
02
an official or decree or statement granting permission or approval
03
a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
04
the act of final authorization
05
official approval or permission for something
Παράδειγμα
The bank manager had the authority to sanction large financial transactions after a thorough review.
The city council decided to sanction the music festival, granting official permission for its organization in the park.
The government decided to sanction the trade agreement between the two countries, providing official authorization for the deal.
The president decided to sanction the military operation, giving official approval for the mission.
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