This is the 749th most frequent Estonian word.
sanktsioonid
Sanctions.
"Sanktsioonid" in this sentence refers to punitive measures adopted to enforce compliance or punish unwanted actions.
Euroopa Liit rakendas Venemaa vastu sanktsioone.
The European Union imposed sanctions on Russia.
Here, the word "sanktsioonid" is used to describe general prohibitive actions imposed by international governing bodies.
Rahvusvahelised sanktsioonid mõjutavad tihti majandust negatiivselt.
International sanctions often negatively affect the economy.
In this sentence, "sanktsioonid" refers to potential restrictive measures that the law aims to avoid being implemented.