A formal approval or permission, often from a governing body.

A punitive measure taken against an individual or group for breaking a rule or law.

नियम या कानून तोड़ने पर लिया गया दंडात्मक उपाय

English Usage: The government enforced economic sanctions against the country.

Hindi Usage: सरकार ने उस देश के खिलाफ आर्थिक दंड लगाए।

To give official approval or permission for something.

To impose a penalty on someone for breaking the law or rules.

किसी पर कानून या नियम तोड़ने के लिए दंड लगाना

English Usage: The league sanctioned the player for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Hindi Usage: लीग ने अस्वीकृत आचरण के लिए खिलाड़ी पर दंड लगाया।