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financial sanctions

[fɪˈnænʃəl ˈsæŋkʃənz]
nounpl: financial sanctions
sanções financeiras
1. Penalties imposed by governments or international organizations on individuals, companies, or countries, typically involving restrictions on financial transactions, asset freezes, or trade limitations
The government imposed financial sanctions against the hostile nation to pressure it into compliance.
O governo impôs sanções financeiras contra a nação hostil para pressioná-la a cumprir.
2. Economic measures used as a tool of diplomacy or punishment without military intervention
Financial sanctions can include freezing assets, banning exports, and restricting banking transactions.
As sanções financeiras podem incluir congelamento de ativos, proibição de exportações e restrição de transações bancárias.
Synonyms
economic sanctionstrade sanctionsembargoeseconomic restrictionsasset freezes
Antonyms
trade agreementseconomic cooperationfinancial support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sanções financeiras
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
sanções financeiras
Standard usage in Portugal; may also use 'sanções económicas'
Angola/Mozambique
sanções financeiras
Standard usage in Portuguese-speaking African countries

Related Idioms & Phrases

to impose financial sanctions
to lift financial sanctions
to tighten financial sanctions
to ease financial sanctions
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