Judicial Sanction
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ˈsæŋkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An official approval or authorization given by a court to validate a legal action or proceeding.
The judge granted judicial sanction to proceed with the class action lawsuit.
- (n.) A penalty or coercive measure imposed by a court to enforce compliance with its orders or legal rules.
The court imposed judicial sanctions on the party for contempt of court.
Forms
- judicial sanction
- judicial sanctions
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Commentary
The term encompasses both the court's authorization of actions and its imposition of penalties; context distinguishes the meaning.
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