strict sanction
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Relating to punishment, usually plural 'sanctions'.
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- There were strict sanctions against absenteeism.
- The government decided to impose strict sanctions on the rogue state.
- Companies failing to comply will face strict sanctions.
- International bodies are calling for strict sanctions in response to the human rights violations.
- Many argue that only strict sanctions can force a change in policy.
- Historically, strict sanctions have often led to unintended consequences.
- If the rules are broken, strict sanctions will be applied immediately.
- The new law introduces strict sanctions to deter environmental pollution.
- Strict sanctions were implemented to curb illegal trade.
- Such breaches of conduct are met with strict sanctions by the regulatory body.