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

Punishing economic sanctions banned Sargeant and all other Americans from doing business in Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran is seeking to have US economic sanctions on the country lifted, in exchange for what Araghchi said at the forum could be "a series of confidence-building measures concerning the nuclear programme."

From Barron's

Since Khamenei took over in 1989, he has managed to keep the system in place despite economic sanctions and repeated protests.

From Barron's

He previously covered the world of corporate compliance, including how companies manage the risks associated with bribery and corruption, economic sanctions and other laws and regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2025, the president successfully pursued everything from economic sanctions, nuclear negotiations, military strikes and diplomatic pressure against these forces.

From The Wall Street Journal