+A sanction is an official action, often a penalty, taken to enforce a [Law](/wiki/law) or compel specific behavior. These measures, applied by states or organizations, act as a form of [Punishment](/wiki/punishment) or pressure to achieve compliance with rules or policy objectives. They aim to influence actions without resorting to direct military force.
+## See also
+- [Diplomacy](/wiki/diplomacy)
+- [Economy](/wiki/economy)
+- [Embargo](/wiki/embargo)