Legal Sanction
/ˈliːɡəl ˈsæŋkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A penalty or coercive measure imposed by law to enforce compliance or punish violations.
The company faced legal sanctions for violating environmental regulations.
- (n.) An official approval or authorization granted by legal authority.
The construction project received the necessary legal sanctions to proceed.
Forms
- legal sanction
- legal sanctions
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Commentary
Legal sanction can denote either a punitive measure or a formal approval; context determines the meaning.
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