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sanctions

/ˈsæŋkʃənz/

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noun

Approbation, sanction

An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.

Examples :

"The whalers had been operating in the contested waters off the island with sanction from the Japanese government."

Les baleiniers opéraient dans les eaux contestées au large de l'île avec l'approbation du gouvernement japonais.

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noun

Sanctions, mesures punitives

A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.

Examples :

"The United States enacted a new round of sanctions against the apartheid regime of South Africa."

Les États-Unis ont mis en œuvre une nouvelle série de sanctions contre le régime d'apartheid d'Afrique du Sud.

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noun

Sanctions

A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.

Examples :

"The employee handbook clearly lists the sanctions for violating company policy, including warnings, suspension, and termination. "

Le manuel de l'employé énumère clairement les sanctions en cas de violation de la politique de l'entreprise, y compris les avertissements, la suspension et le licenciement.

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verb

Ratifier, approuver

To ratify; to make valid.

Examples :

"The school principal will sanction the new student club if enough students show interest. "

Le directeur de l'école approuvera le nouveau club étudiant si suffisamment d'élèves manifestent de l'intérêt.

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verb

Sanctionner, approuver officiellement

To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.

Examples :

"The principal sanctions field trips to the museum if the teachers submit detailed safety plans. "

Le directeur sanctionne les sorties scolaires au musée si les enseignants soumettent des plans de sécurité détaillés.

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verb

Sanctionner, imposer des sanctions

To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.

Examples :

"The teacher will sanction students who cheat on the exam by giving them a failing grade. "

Le professeur sanctionnera les élèves qui tricheront à l'examen en leur donnant une mauvaise note.

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