punitive sanction

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A penalty, typically economic, imposed by one country on another to force it to change its policies.

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  • The international community imposed punitive sanctions on the aggressor nation.
  • The government threatened punitive sanctions against companies violating environmental regulations.
  • Analysts are debating whether the proposed trade tariffs will lead to punitive sanctions from other countries.
  • The organization warned that further human rights abuses would result in severe punitive sanctions.
  • Many believe that such harsh penalties are merely punitive sanctions designed to humiliate, rather than reform.
  • The bill seeks to introduce punitive sanctions for corporate tax evasion.
  • He argued that punitive sanctions are often counterproductive and harm innocent civilians.
  • The diplomat expressed concern over the potential for punitive sanctions to escalate the conflict.
  • The resolution calls for the immediate implementation of punitive sanctions against those responsible.
  • The economic impact of punitive sanctions can be devastating for the targeted country.