La sanction
Example: La sanction pour non-respect des règles est souvent sévère.
Definition
"La sanction" in legal context refers to a penalty or punishment imposed for violating laws or regulations. It serves as a deterrent and enforces compliance by penalizing non-respect of established rules, often through fines, restrictions, or other legal consequences.
Etymology
The word "la sanction" comes from the Latin word 'sanctio,' meaning a decree or ordinance. Over time, it evolved in French to mean an official penalty or approval. Did you know that originally it also implied a solemn ratification before its legal penalty meaning became dominant?
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"La sanction" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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