La sanción
Example: La sanción por incumplir el contrato fue muy severa.
Definition
"La sanción" in legal terms refers to the penalty or punishment imposed as a consequence of violating a law, rule, or contract. It serves to enforce compliance and may include fines, restrictions, or other legal consequences, as in the phrase 'La sanción por incumplir el contrato fue muy severa.'
Etymology
The term "la sanción" originates from the Latin word 'sanctio,' which means a decree or law that has been ratified and must be obeyed. Over time, it came to signify both the act of sanctioning and the penalty itself. Did you know that the word 'sanction' in English can mean both approval and punishment, reflecting its complex history?
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"La sanción" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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