Sanctioner: meaning, definitions and examples

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sanctioner

 

[ ˈsæŋkʃənər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal authority

A sanctioner is an individual or entity that imposes penalties or restrictions, often in the context of legal or regulatory frameworks. They provide oversight and enforcement regarding compliance with laws or agreements. Sanctioners can include government agencies, organizations, or even individuals with authority to enforce consequences for non-compliance. Their role is crucial in maintaining order and accountability within various systems.

Synonyms

administrator, authority, enforcer, punisher, regulator

Examples of usage

  • The sanctioner imposed fines for the violations.
  • As a sanctioner, the agency has the power to revoke licenses.
  • In international relations, sanctioners can restrict trade.
  • The court acted as a sanctioner by enforcing the penalties.
  • The organization served as a sanctioner for industry standards.

Translations

Translations of the word "sanctioner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sancionador

🇮🇳 प्रतिबंध लगाने वाला

🇩🇪 Sanktionierer

🇮🇩 penjatuh sanksi

🇺🇦 санкціонер

🇵🇱 sankcjonariusz

🇯🇵 制裁者

🇫🇷 sanctionneur

🇪🇸 sancionador

🇹🇷 yaptırımcı

🇰🇷 제재자

🇸🇦 مفروض عقوبات

🇨🇿 sankcionář

🇸🇰 sankcionár

🇨🇳 制裁者

🇸🇮 sankcionar

🇮🇸 sankcionari

🇰🇿 санкционер

🇬🇪 სანქციონერი

🇦🇿 sanksiyalayan

🇲🇽 sancionador

Etymology

The term 'sanctioner' is derived from the word 'sanction', which originates from the Latin 'sanctio', meaning 'a decree' or 'a penalty'. The evolution of the term took place through Old French 'sanction', which referred to a formal decree or law. In the medieval period, the concept of sanctions extended beyond mere legal penalties to encompass the idea of authority backing the enforcement of laws. By the late 20th century, the term 'sanctioner' began to be more commonly used to specify those who impose sanctions in various contexts, particularly in international relations and law enforcement. Today, the word is often associated with the regulatory powers of government and organizations in ensuring compliance and maintaining order.