economic sanctions

British

plural noun

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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Lifting crippling economic sanctions could boost output in a country that already produces roughly 4% of the world’s oil.

From The Wall Street Journal

Economic sanctions have helped to cripple its economy.

From MarketWatch

Economic sanctions can bring critical pressure on foreign adversaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran says Tuesday's meeting, mediated by Oman, will focus on its nuclear programme and the potential lifting of economic sanctions imposed by the US.

From BBC

Iran says the meeting will focus on its nuclear programme and the potential lifting of economic sanctions imposed by the US.

From BBC

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