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⚖️sanction

noun/verb
/ˈsæŋkʃən/
sanctimonious sanctity
sanction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning sanction synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison sanction collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

An official permission or approval; also a penalty imposed to enforce rules.
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule

Example Sentences

The government imposed sanctions on the company for violating trade laws.

The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.

Example Expressions

economic sanctions

Synonyms

penalty, punishment, approval, authorization, restriction
Entry 1
penalty, punishment, approval, authorization, restriction
Entry 2
approval, authorization, penalty, punishment

Antonyms

reward, freedom, allowance, prohibition, ban, encouragement
Entry 1
reward, freedom, allowance
Entry 2
prohibition, ban, reward, encouragement

Collocations

impose sanctions, lift sanctions, economic sanctions, trade sanctions
Entry 1
impose sanctions, lift sanctions, economic sanctions, trade sanctions
Entry 2
economic sanctions, trade sanctions, impose sanctions

More Example Sentences

Sanctions often have a greater impact on ordinary people.

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