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Sanctions

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Definition

Sanctions are actions taken by a country or group of countries against another country to force it to change its policies or behavior.

Synonyms & similar words

indorsement okay countenance warrant sanction endorsement imprimatur authority disapprove authorisation authorization approve ok penalty punishment restriction embargo boycott ban prohibition blockade quarantine censure reprimand rebuke disapproval discouragement disincentive deterrent constraint limitation control pressure

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