Cool MateMeaning of Sanction
an official order that limits trade, contact, etc. with a particular country, in order to make it do something, such as obeying international law
In simple words: To allow or approve something, or to punish someone for something.
Sanction in a sentence
- The government imposed economic sanctions on the country to discourage its aggressive actions.
- The UN Security Council approved sanctions against the regime for violating human rights.
- Before the project could begin, it required official sanction from the board of directors.
- The new law received sanction from the parliamentary committee after much debate.
- International sanctions often restrict trade, travel, or financial dealings with certain countries.
- Without proper sanction, the event could not legally take place.
How to use Sanction
In formal contexts, 'sanction' can imply both approval and punishment, which can be confusing. In legal or diplomatic language, it's often used to refer to punitive measures against countries or organizations. Avoid using in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
sanction + object
Memory hint
Think of 'Sanction' as a 'Stamp of approval' or a 'Stop sign' for wrongdoers.
Related words
Collocations with Sanction
- economic
- financial
- military
- apply
- enforce
- impose
- sanction against
- sanction for
- the imposition of sanctions
- the lifting of sanctions
- a threat of sanctions
- government
- official
- divine
- give something
- with somebody/something’s sanction
- without somebody/something’s sanction
- economic
- financial
- military
- apply
- enforce
- impose
- sanction against
- sanction for
- the imposition of sanctions
- the lifting of sanctions
- a threat of sanctions
Synonyms for Sanction
- authorization
- penalty
Common mistakes with Sanction
- Confused with the opposite meaning (approval vs punishment).
- Omitting the object when using the word.
- Using it in informal contexts where approval is meant.
Sanction appears in
Sanction in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عقوبة، جزاء، موافقة
السماح بشيء أو الموافقة عليه، أو معاقبة شخص ما على شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নিষেধাজ্ঞা, অনুমোদন
কোনো কিছুতে অনুমতি বা অনুমোদন দেওয়া, অথবা কোনো কিছুর জন্য কাউকে শাস্তি দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Sanktion, Genehmigung
Etwas erlauben oder genehmigen oder jemanden für etwas bestrafen.
- SpanishEspañol
Sanción, Autorización
Permitir o aprobar algo, o castigar a alguien por algo.
- Persianفارسی
تحریم، مجوز
اجازه دادن یا تأیید چیزی، یا مجازات کسی به خاطر چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Sanction
Autoriser ou approuver quelque chose, ou punir quelqu'un pour quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रतिबंध, मंजूरी
किसी चीज़ को अनुमति देना या मंजूरी देना, या किसी को किसी चीज़ के लिए दंडित करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Sanzione, approvazione
Permettere o approvare qualcosa, o punire qualcuno per qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sanção, Aprovação
Permitir ou aprovar algo, ou punir alguém por algo.
- RussianРусский
Санкция, одобрение
Разрешить или одобрить что-то, либо наказать кого-то за что-то.
- Urduاردو
تعزیر, منظوری
کسی چیز کی اجازت دینا یا منظوری دینا، یا کسی کو کسی چیز کے لیے سزا دینا۔
- Chinese中文
制裁, 批准
允许或批准某事，或因某事惩罚某人。
More words like Sanction
- Penalty
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Sanction
What does Sanction mean?
To allow or approve something, or to punish someone for something.
What is the definition of Sanction?
an official order that limits trade, contact, etc. with a particular country, in order to make it do something, such as obeying international law
How do you use Sanction in a sentence?
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country to discourage its aggressive actions.
Can you give another example of Sanction?
The UN Security Council approved sanctions against the regime for violating human rights.
What are synonyms for Sanction?
Common alternatives include authorization, penalty.
What is the opposite of Sanction?
Opposite meanings include approve, permit.
What words go with Sanction?
It commonly pairs with economic, financial, military, apply, enforce, impose, sanction against, sanction for, the imposition of sanctions, the lifting of sanctions, a threat of sanctions, government, official, divine, give something, with somebody/something’s sanction, without somebody/something’s sanction, economic, financial, military, apply, enforce, impose, sanction against, sanction for, the imposition of sanctions, the lifting of sanctions, a threat of sanctions.
What are common mistakes when using Sanction?
Confused with the opposite meaning (approval vs punishment). Omitting the object when using the word. Using it in informal contexts where approval is meant.
How do you pronounce Sanction?
US: /["/ˈsæŋkʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsæŋkʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Sanction formal or informal?
"Sanction" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Sanction?
In formal contexts, 'sanction' can imply both approval and punishment, which can be confusing. In legal or diplomatic language, it's often used to refer to punitive measures against countries or organizations. Avoid using in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Sanction?
"Sanction" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.