To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.
To ratify; to make valid.
To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
To ban.
To avoid.
To mark as taboo.
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.
Culturally forbidden.
Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.