Sanction meaning in English
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Definition
a sanction: an authorization, an approval; a ban, a restriction, an embargo, an exclusion
Do I have the sanction of the court to hit the defendant?
economic sanctions when a country cuts off or reduces aid (usually to pressure a government into doing something)
trade sanctions a trade penalty imposed by a nation onto another nation
to sanction: to permit, to support, to allow, to authorize; to punish, to restrict, to ban
The word "sanction" is interesting because it can have opposite meanings depending on its context. This type of word is called a "contronym".
We have sanctioned your request, you may now build an extension to your house.
The judge sanctioned the lawyer for his many pointless objections.
Exercise 1
In the beginning of the dialogue, Philip tells Susie that there are several international outsourcing.
In the beginning of the dialogue, Philip tells Susie that there are several incorrect assumptions about international outsourcing.
incorrect assumptions about: This is the best choice here. Philip says: "There are many misconceptions about international outsourcing". This means that many people have a poor understanding or make incorrect assumptions about outsourcing.
general doubts regarding: "Doubts" and "misconceptions" are different ideas. "A doubt" is a hesitation or an uncertainty, while "misconceptions" are "misunderstandings" or incorrect assumptions. Simply because people have "misconceptions" about something doesn't necessarily mean that they have "doubts" about it.
strict oppositions to: To have a "misconceptions" about something does not suggest that one is "opposed" to it. The term "misconception" refers to an incorrect assumption or idea, and not an opinion on an idea.
governmental sanctions against: Nothing is said in this dialogue about "governments" or "sanctions". The term "misconception" does not carry any legal or governmental implications. A "sanction" is a penalty, punishment or restriction imposed by a government.
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