No. 1,487 in Spanish
sanción
"Sanction" - a penalty or punitive measure; can also mean approval or authorization.
In a sentence
La sanción incluye una multa económica para los infractores.
The sanction includes a monetary fine for the offenders.
'Sanción' is used as a penalizing measure or punishment imposed for breaking a rule or law.
Las Naciones Unidas impusieron sanciones económicas al país por violar acuerdos internacionales.
The United Nations imposed economic sanctions on the country for violating international agreements.
'Sanción' refers to measures or penalties imposed typically in a political or economic context to enforce compliance.
Recibirás una sanción si no cumples las normas del procedimiento.
You will receive a sanction if you do not comply with the procedure rules.
'Sanción' is used in an institutional or formal context to indicate consequences for not following established guidelines.
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