Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sancionar

verb

/sæŋˈkʃəːr/

Definition

To impose a penalty or punishment for an offense.

Examples

The committee decided to sancionar the organization for violating the rules.
To ensure compliance, the government may sancionar those who disregard the law.
If the proposal is accepted, it will sancionar new measures for improving public security.

Meaning

In legal and formal contexts, it refers to the act of giving approval or enforcing regulations, often with the implication of consequences for non-compliance.