sanction in German
sanction in German is Billigung, Sanktionierung, Sanktion — sanction means official approval or permission for an action.
sanction in German
Billigung
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
Sanktionierung
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
Sanktion
(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.
Sanktionierung
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
Sanktion
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
sanktionieren
What does "sanction" mean?
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noun Official approval or permission for an action.
"The project went ahead with the full sanction of the board."
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noun A penalty imposed to enforce compliance, especially by one country against another.
"The UN imposed sanctions on the regime after the invasion."
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verb To officially approve or authorize.
"The council sanctioned the new building plans."
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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 German?
"sanction" in German is Billigung, Sanktionierung, Sanktion. 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 German, "sanction" is Billigung, Sanktionierung, Sanktion.
Are there other ways to say "sanction" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sanction": Billigung, Sanktionierung, Sanktion, sanktionieren.
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