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

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

It was a more optimistic era; the generals could see their South East Asian neighbours prospering through trade with the Western world, and they wanted an end to crippling economic sanctions.

From BBC

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