Court Sanctions
/ˈkɔːrt ˈsæŋkʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Penalties or other orders imposed by a court to enforce compliance or punish misconduct in legal proceedings.
The judge imposed court sanctions on the attorney for repeatedly missing deadlines.
Forms
- court sanctions
- court sanction
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Commentary
Court sanctions vary widely in form and severity; drafters should specify the basis and scope of sanctions clearly in legal documents.
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