Sanctions

Definition

Sanctions are penalties imposed by one country or group on another as a form of punishment or pressure in response to certain actions or policies.

Related terms

Embargo: A complete ban on trade with a particular country as a means of exerting economic pressure.

Diplomacy: The practice of conducting negotiations between countries in order to maintain peaceful relations and resolve conflicts.

International Relations: The study of interactions between different nations, including political, economic, and social aspects.