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sanktionieren

to sanction

sanktionieren – sanktionierte – hat sanktioniert

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sanktionieren vs bestrafen

to punish

Bestrafen is the general expression for giving someone a punishment for misconduct. In this sense, sanktionieren refers to a formal punitive measure against a person, organization, or state. Sanktionieren is therefore often appropriate for institutional or political measures.

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sanktionieren

Der Verband sanktioniert den Verein wegen seines Regelverstoßes.

The association is sanctioning the club for violating the rules.

bestrafen

Der Verein bestraft den Spieler wegen seines Regelverstoßes.

The club is punishing the player for violating the rules.

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