sanctions
Pronunciación: [ˈsæŋkʃənz]
Contexto: «government action»
(noun) sanctions are actions taken by a country to punish another country, often by limiting trade or other interactions. It's like putting someone in timeout when they do something wrong.
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The government imposed sanctions on the country to encourage them to change their behavior.
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Sanctions did not stop the country from continuing its activities.
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What kind of sanctions are currently being enforced against that nation?
Contexto: «rules»
(noun) sanctions can also mean rules or penalties used to make sure people follow certain guidelines or laws, like a teacher giving a warning for breaking classroom rules.
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The school has sanctions in place for students who cheat on tests.
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There were no sanctions for students who broke the rules, so everyone did as they pleased.
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What sanctions does the school have for lateness?
Contexto: «approve»
(verb) to sanction something means to officially allow or approve it, like when a coach gives permission for a player to join the team.
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The principal sanctioned the new school project.
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The committee did not sanction the proposed changes to the schedule.
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Did the board sanction the new policy changes?