Glossary term

Sanctions

This term has 2 definitions.

1. Government or international organization-imposed controls on persons, entities, or nations.

2. Sanctions are official restrictions or penalties imposed by one country or a group of countries on another nation, organization, or individual. They are used to influence behavior, enforce international law, or respond to violations such as human rights abuses, terrorism, or nuclear proliferation. Sanctions can include trade bans, asset freezes, and travel restrictions.

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