economic sanctions

British  

plural noun

1. any actions taken by one nation or group of nations to harm the economy of another nation or group, often to force a political change

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Example Sentences

Tightened U.S. economic sanctions have triggered a fast depreciation of the local bolivar currency on the black market and crypto exchanges, where the dollar is valued at some 370 bolivars compared with an official rate of 249 to the dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal

It has not made a single public reprimand of the UAE and the prospect of actions – used in other conflicts - such as economic sanctions is zero.

From BBC

It would also lead to economic sanctions, and the banning of its members from entering the US.

From BBC

This same approach had been deployed at the U.N. against apartheid South Africa beginning in 1962 and led to economic sanctions, growing isolation and international pressure on the white-dominated government.

From The Wall Street Journal

Years-long crippling economic sanctions were lifted in exchange for curbs to Iran's nuclear programme under the UN-backed deal between Iran and the US, UK, France, Germany, China and the EU.

From BBC