Un Sanctions
/ˌjuːˌɛn ˈsæŋkʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Economic or political penalties imposed by the United Nations to enforce international law and maintain or restore peace and security.
The UN sanctions were imposed to pressure the country to cease nuclear testing.
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- un sanctions
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Commentary
UN sanctions are binding measures adopted by the UN Security Council and differ from unilateral sanctions imposed by individual states.
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