noun official permission or approval for an action
verb to penalize or discipline for disobeying a law or rule
Sanctions can refer to legal penalties or restrictions imposed by a court or governing body for a violation of rules or laws.
Sanctions can be used in academic settings to refer to penalties or consequences imposed on students for academic misconduct or rule violations.
Sanctions in sports refer to penalties or disciplinary actions taken against athletes, teams, or organizations for violating rules or regulations.
Economic sanctions are measures imposed by a country or group of countries to restrict trade or financial transactions with another country as a form of punishment or political pressure.
Sanctions are imposed by one country or group of countries on another as a form of punishment or coercion for violating international law or norms.
In the field of writing, 'sanction' can refer to official permission or approval granted for a certain action or decision, such as publishing a controversial article.
Psychologists may use the term 'sanction' to describe the act of applying a consequence or punishment to modify behavior, such as imposing sanctions on a client for non-compliance with therapy.