This is the 10923rd most frequent Catalan word.
sancionar
To sanction or to penalize.
Here, 'sancionar' is used in a disciplinary context, meaning to impose a penalty or punishment.
L'empresa va decidir sancionar l'empleat per no complir les normes.
The company decided to sanction the employee for not following the rules.
In this sentence, 'sancionar' takes on the meaning of approving or endorsing laws or measures.
El govern ha decidit sancionar les noves legislacions per millorar la seguretat.
The government has decided to endorse the new laws to improve safety.
Here, 'sancionar' refers again to imposing penalties, specifically by authorities on public misconduct.