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са́нкция — meaning in English

sanktsiya

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English meaning

  • authorization noun Official permission to do something.
  • penalty noun A punishment or negative consequence imposed for breaking a rule, law, or agreement.
  • sanction noun Official approval or permission for an action.

Senses

са́нкция is used for these senses in English:

  • authorization (uncountable) The state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere; formally granted permission.
  • penalty A legal sentence.
  • sanction (mostly, in the plural) A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.

authorization — full definition

  1. noun Official permission to do something.
  2. noun A document or code that grants such permission.

penalty — full definition

  1. noun A punishment or negative consequence imposed for breaking a rule, law, or agreement.
  2. noun In sport, a free shot or kick awarded after a foul, or a punishment for breaking the rules of play.

Related Bulgarian words