WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR I

LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
‘Sanctions’ means ____
A
declaring war on a country.
B
actions taken to force a country to obey international laws.
C
persuading a country to stop an action.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -[count] : an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc.-usually plural. The United Nations has decided to impose trade/economic sanctions on the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Economic sanctions are commercial and financial penalties applied by one or more countries against a targeted self-governing state, group, or individual. Economic sanctions are not necessarily imposed because of economic circumstances-they may also be imposed for a variety of political, military, and social issues.

Detailed explanation-3: -Penal sanctions or punishments are imposed when a rule of national or international law is violated. The goals vary: to punish a guilty person, to protect the public order, or to solemnly reaffirm that the rule of law will survive violations thereof.

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