What does "sancionar" mean in English?

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Spanish

sancionar

English

to sanction

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Alternative translations of "sancionar"

to penalize
to approve
to authorize
to punish

Examples of how to use "sancionar" in Spanish

Spanish
Van a sancionar al jugador.
English
They are going to sanction the player.
Spanish
El comité sanciona la nueva regla hoy.
English
The committee sanctions the new rule today.
Spanish
El gobierno sancionó a la empresa corrupta.
English
The government sanctioned the corrupt company.
Spanish
Antes sancionaba esas faltas con multa.
English
Before, they used to penalize those fouls with a fine.
Spanish
La asamblea sancionará el nuevo reglamento mañana.
English
The assembly will approve the new regulation tomorrow.

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Van a sancionar al jugador.

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