sanctions (0 synonym found)

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Definition of sanctions:

(n) : (chiefly in the plural) A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
(n) : An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
(v) : (transitive) To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
(v) : (transitive) To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.
(v) : (transitive) To ratify; to make valid.
(n) : A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.

Definition of sanctions:

(n) : (chiefly in the plural) A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
(n) : An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
(v) : (transitive) To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
(v) : (transitive) To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.
(v) : (transitive) To ratify; to make valid.
(n) : A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.

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