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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sanctions

/sænˈkʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does sanctions mean?

noun

Economic or diplomatic penalties imposed on a country or organization in response to its actions, such as trade restrictions or travel bans. Sanctions can be imposed by a country, a group of countries, or an international organization.

Example

"The country imposed economic sanctions on its neighbor in response to the disputed election."

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