This is the 3199th most frequent Polish word.
sankcje
"Sanctions" - penalties or measures imposed to enforce laws or rules.
Here, 'sankcje' refers to imposed restrictive measures as a form of response to an action.
Europa nałożyła sankcje ekonomiczne na kraj za naruszenie praw człowieka.
Europe imposed economic sanctions on the country for human rights violations.
In this case, 'sankcje' denotes possible consequences or penalties for not complying with rules.
Nauczyciel ostrzegł, że za nieoddanie pracy domowej mogą grozić sankcje.
The teacher warned that failing to submit homework could result in sanctions.
Here, 'sankcje' are understood as agreed penalties or regulations aimed at ensuring compliance or order.