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sanction
noun as in embargo, punishment
Strongest matches
Weak matches
Example Sentences
Among them, there will be relief that Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has stepped aside as someone who had lost credibility on the issue which would make it difficult to sanction other clergy for not doing enough.
The most serious sanction is prosecution for fare evasion, which can land passengers with a magistrates court appearance and a serious criminal record.
We got flushed when the Supreme Court gave presidents full immunity for “official” actions only the justices on the court can sanction.
"The plan to sanction GB News flies in the face of Ofcom's duty to act fairly, lawfully and proportionately to safeguard free speech, particularly political speech and on matters of public interest," he said.
A Commission spokesperson said antitrust fines are designed to sanction companies that have breached competition rules, as well as deter them and others from engaging in anti-competitive behaviour.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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