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

That’s the U.N.’s term for economic sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Budapest and Bratislava are also blocking the official adoption of new economic sanctions against Russia, endorsed by other EU countries.

From Barron's

The protests were rare public displays of discontent by a populace that’s endured Western-imposed economic sanctions and a sclerotic, corruption-riddled economy that has hobbled much of this oil-rich country of 93 million into poverty.

From Los Angeles Times

Before the war, Iran was in the grip of a severe economic crisis brought on by years of U.S.-led economic sanctions and Iranian government mismanagement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Representatives from the US and China have met in Paris in recent days for negotiations, such as over investments, tariffs and economic sanctions.

From BBC