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sanction in Dutch

sanction in Dutch is sanctie, bekrachtiging, erkenning — sanction means official approval or permission for an action.

sanction in Dutch

sanctie
noun
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
bekrachtiging
noun
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
erkenning
noun
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
sanctie
noun
sanctie
verb

What does "sanction" mean?

  1. noun Official approval or permission for an action.
    "The project went ahead with the full sanction of the board."
  2. noun A penalty imposed to enforce compliance, especially by one country against another.
    "The UN imposed sanctions on the regime after the invasion."
  3. verb To officially approve or authorize.
    "The council sanctioned the new building plans."
  4. verb To penalize, especially a country or organization, in order to force compliance.
    "Several nations sanctioned the company for its role in the scandal."
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sanction in a sentence

  • The project went ahead with the full sanction of the board.
  • The UN imposed sanctions on the regime after the invasion.
  • The council sanctioned the new building plans.
  • Several nations sanctioned the company for its role in the scandal.

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What is "sanction" in Dutch?

"sanction" in Dutch is sanctie, bekrachtiging, erkenning. sanction means: Official approval or permission for an action.

How do you use "sanction" in a sentence?

Example: "The project went ahead with the full sanction of the board." In Dutch, "sanction" is sanctie, bekrachtiging, erkenning.

Are there other ways to say "sanction" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "sanction": sanctie, bekrachtiging, erkenning.

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