La sanció
Example: La sanció imposada pel tribunal va ser molt severa.
Definition
"La sanció" refers to a penalty or punishment imposed by an authority, such as a court or governing body, to enforce laws or rules. It often involves consequences for violating legal or regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and discipline within a system.
Etymology
The term "la sanció" originates from the Latin word 'sanctio,' meaning a decree or ordinance. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to signify an official penalty or sanction. Did you know that the root 'sanct-' relates to making something sacred or binding, highlighting the authoritative nature of a sanction?
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"La sanció" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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