La sanzione
Example: La sanzione per il ritardo è stata molto severa.
Definition
"La sanzione" in law refers to a penalty or punishment imposed for violating a rule, law, or regulation. It is a consequence designed to enforce compliance and can include fines, restrictions, or other legal repercussions. For example, "La sanzione per il ritardo è stata molto severa" means the penalty for the delay was very severe.
Etymology
The term "la sanzione" comes from the Latin word 'sanctio,' meaning a decree or an act of establishing a law. Over time, it evolved in Italian to signify the enforcement or penalty aspect of legal rules. Did you know that 'sanctio' also relates to the idea of making something sacred or inviolable?
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