sanction

/ˈsæŋkʃn/

noun

sankcja

/ˈsaŋkt͡sja/· rzeczownik

Also

kara(f)embargo(n)

Definition

an official order that limits trade, contact, etc. with a particular country, in order to make it do something, such as obeying international law

Examples

Trade sanctions were imposed against any country that refused to sign the agreement.

Sankcje handlowe nałożono na każdy kraj, który odmówił podpisania umowy.

Synonyms

penalty embargo restriction

Collocations

impose sanctionslift sanctionseconomic sanctions

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