A punishment or penalty imposed for violations; often used for economic or diplomatic sanctions in international relations.
国連はその国に経済制裁を課すことを決めた。
The UN decided to impose economic sanctions on that country.
違反企業には厳しい制裁が科される可能性がある。
Violating companies may face severe sanctions.
個人的な報復ではなく、法的な制裁を求めるべきだ。
One should seek legal sanctions rather than personal retaliation.