sanction in Greek
sanction in Greek is κύρωση, επικύρωση — sanction means official approval or permission for an action.
sanction in Greek
κύρωση
Pronounced: kyrosi
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
επικύρωση
Pronounced: epikyrosi
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
κύρωση
Pronounced: kyrosi
(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.
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 Greek?
"sanction" in Greek is κύρωση, επικύρωση. sanction means: Official approval or permission for an action.
How do you pronounce κύρωση?
"sanction" in Greek is κύρωση, pronounced "kyrosi".
How do you use "sanction" in a sentence?
Example: "The project went ahead with the full sanction of the board." In Greek, "sanction" is κύρωση, επικύρωση.
Are there other ways to say "sanction" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "sanction": κύρωση, επικύρωση.
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