Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power.
A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.
To ratify; to make valid.
To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.