Sanction

aprobación

(approval, by an authority, that makes something valid)

autorización

(approval, by an authority, that makes something valid)

decreto

(approval, by an authority, that makes something valid)

decreto

(penalty or coercive measure)

sanción

(penalty or coercive measure)

aprobar

(to give authorization or approval to)

autorizar

(to give authorization or approval to)

empurar

(to penalize a state, especially for violating international law)

ratificar

(to give authorization or approval to)

sancionar

(to penalize a state, especially for violating international law)