Economic Sanctions
/ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪk ˈsæŋkʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Measures imposed by one or more countries to restrict trade and official dealings with a targeted entity to influence its behavior.
The United Nations imposed economic sanctions on the country to halt its nuclear program.
- (n.) Legal penalties or restrictions on financial transactions intended to enforce international law or foreign policy objectives.
Economic sanctions blocked the transfer of funds to the designated regime.
Forms
- economic sanction
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Commentary
Economic sanctions often require precise legal drafting to ensure compliance with international and domestic law while achieving policy goals.
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