sanktioniert
Translation
sanctioned, penalized
Examples
Das Land wurde wirtschaftlich sanktioniert.
The country was economically sanctioned.
Unerlaubtes Verhalten wird streng sanktioniert.
Unauthorized behavior is strictly penalized.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is/gets sanctioned (sth.) is sanctioned The country gets sanctioned.
Similar Words
bestraft (punished), geahndet (penalized)
Etymology
From Latin 'sanctio' (decree, approval). Cognate with the English word 'sanction'.
Memory Tips
Think of international 'sanctions' imposed on a country for breaking rules. It can mean both punished and approved.