proper sanction
[ˈprɒpər ˈsæŋkʃən]
noun phrasepl: proper sanctions
sanção apropriada
1. A penalty, punishment, or consequence that is appropriate, suitable, or fitting for a particular violation or offense
The court determined that community service was the proper sanction for the minor's first offense.
O tribunal determinou que serviço comunitário era a sanção apropriada para a primeira infração do menor.
2. An official measure or action taken by an authority to enforce compliance with rules or laws
The principal imposed the proper sanction of suspension for the student's repeated misconduct.
O diretor impôs a sanção apropriada de suspensão pela má conduta repetida do aluno.
3. In international law, an action taken by a state or organization against another to enforce compliance
Economic sanctions were deemed the proper sanction against the country's human rights violations.
Sanções econômicas foram consideradas a sanção apropriada contra as violações dos direitos humanos do país.
This term is frequently used in legal, educational, and corporate contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, 'sanção apropriada' is commonly referenced in labor law, academic disciplinary procedures, and corporate compliance. The concept reflects the principle of proportionality in punishment, emphasizing that penalties should fit the severity of the offense. This principle is foundational in both the Brazilian and American legal systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to impose proper sanctions
to determine proper sanctions
proper sanctions for misconduct
apply proper sanctions
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