Definitions
- Referring to a punishment for breaking a rule or law. - Talking about a negative consequence for an action or behavior. - Describing a fine or fee imposed for violating a regulation or agreement.
- Referring to a punishment or penalty for violating a law or rule. - Talking about an official approval or authorization for an action or behavior. - Describing a restriction or limitation imposed on a country or organization as a form of punishment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to consequences for actions or behaviors.
- 2Both can be punishments for breaking rules or laws.
- 3Both can involve fines or fees.
- 4Both can be imposed by authorities or organizations.
- 5Both can have negative effects on individuals or groups.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Penalty refers to a punishment for breaking a rule or law, while sanction can refer to both a punishment and an official approval or authorization.
- 2Usage: Penalty is more commonly used to describe a punishment, while sanction is more versatile and can refer to both punishment and approval.
- 3Scope: Sanction can refer to restrictions or limitations imposed on countries or organizations, while penalty typically refers to consequences for individuals.
- 4Connotation: Penalty has a negative connotation, while sanction can have either a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Penalty and sanction are synonyms that refer to consequences for actions or behaviors. However, penalty specifically refers to a punishment for breaking a rule or law, while sanction can refer to both punishment and official approval or authorization. Additionally, sanction can also refer to restrictions or limitations imposed on countries or organizations.
