die Sanktion
Translation
sanction, penalty, approval, ratification
Examples
Die EU verhängte wirtschaftliche Sanktionen.
The EU imposed economic sanctions.
Das Gesetz erhielt die Sanktion des Parlaments.
The law received the sanction of the parliament.
Grammar Patterns
to impose ((sanctions)) ((against sb./sth.)) Die Länder verhängten Sanktionen gegen den Aggressor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: penalty, measure; Antonyms: reward, approval
Etymology
From Latin 'sanctio' (a decree), from 'sancire' (to make sacred, ratify). It denotes an official act.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sanction' as an official stamp. It can be negative (a penalty) or positive (an approval).