Targeted Sanctions
/ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪd ˈsænkʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Specific restrictive measures imposed by governments or international bodies on individuals, entities, or countries to change behavior or punish unlawful acts.
The United Nations imposed targeted sanctions on the regime to halt human rights abuses.
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Commentary
Targeted sanctions are preferred over broad sanctions for their precision and to minimize impact on general populations.
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