application of sanctions
[əˌplɪˈkeɪʃən əv ˈsæŋkʃənz]
nounpl: applications of sanctions
aplicação de sanções
1. The act of implementing or enforcing penalties, restrictions, or punitive measures imposed by a government, organization, or international body against a person, entity, or country for violating rules or laws
The application of sanctions against the country was intended to pressure it into compliance with international agreements.
A aplicação de sanções contra o país tinha como objetivo pressioná-lo para cumprir os acordos internacionais.
2. The enforcement of disciplinary measures within an organization or institutional setting
The school's application of sanctions for bullying includes suspension and mandatory counseling.
A aplicação de sanções da escola para intimidação inclui suspensão e aconselhamento obrigatório.
3. In legal contexts, the imposition of penalties or consequences for non-compliance with regulations
The application of sanctions under trade law requires proper documentation and procedural steps.
A aplicação de sanções sob a lei comercial requer documentação adequada e procedimentos apropriados.
This term is frequently used in international relations discourse, particularly when discussing geopolitical conflicts, trade disputes, and UN resolutions. In Brazil, it appears regularly in news reports about international diplomacy and economics. In the United States, discussions of sanctions application often relate to foreign policy toward countries like Iran, Russia, North Korea, and Venezuela. The term carries significant weight in diplomatic and legal communities on both sides of the Atlantic.
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