sanctions

Meanings

• noun

  The action of imposing penalties, embargoes, or boycotts on countries, organizations, or individuals, typically by governments or international bodies, as a means of coercion or deterrence.

  - "The United Nations imposed sanctions on North Korea for its nuclear weapons program."
  - "Economic sanctions against a country can have a devastating impact on its population."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sanctions
chancions , dansons , mansions

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Variants

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sanction , sanctions , sanctionable , sanctioned , sanctioning , pragmatic sanction , pragmatic sanctions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'sancio', meaning 'to approve' or 'to enact as law'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of economic sanctions was in 595 BC, when the Greek city-state of Athens imposed a trade embargo on the city of Megara.

2. The most comprehensive set of sanctions ever imposed was against Iraq following its invasion of Kuwait in 1990. The sanctions lasted for over a decade and had a devastating impact on the Iraqi population.

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1. Economic sanctions: A type of sanction that targets a country's economy, often by restricting trade and financial transactions.

2. Diplomatic sanctions: A type of sanction that involves the withdrawal of diplomatic recognition or representation.

3. Military sanctions: A type of sanction that involves the use of military force, such as embargoes on weapons or the imposition of no-fly zones.

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Culture

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Sanctions have been used throughout history as a means of exerting political and economic pressure on nations and individuals. They have been the subject of much debate and controversy, with some arguing that they are an effective tool for bringing about change, while others contend that they can cause unnecessary suffering and hardship.

How to Memorize "sanctions"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a government official signing a document imposing sanctions on a country or individual.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sanctions' with the concept of 'punishment' or 'penalties'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'SANCTIONS' to remember the different types: Sanctions Against Nations Creating Trade Imbalances and Unjustified Nuclear Threats.

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