Sentence examples for sanction made from inspiring English sources

In United States v. Halper, 490 U.S. 435 (1989), a civil sanction made under the False Claims Act qualifies as punishment if the sanction is overwhelmingly disproportionate in compensating the government for its loss, and if the disproportionate award can be explained only as a deterrent or as having a retributive purpose.

Despite the claims of divine sanction made by those who commit these acts, Sacks writes, "God speaks, sometimes in a still, small voice almost inaudible beneath the clamor of those claiming to speak on his behalf.

He said the designation of Hezbollah in a Treasury Department sanction makes "clear to parties around the world – both domestically and internationally – the true nature of Hezbollah's activities".

The appeal officer may change the sanction making it either less or more severe or may request a re-hearing of the case based upon information that is provided in the appeal request.

But they have withdrawn their offer as they believe the sanction makes "relegation almost a certainty".

A more persuasive analysis of freedom of speech suggests that the threat of a sanction makes it more difficult and potentially more costly to exercise our freedom.

The sanctions made China even more reluctant to put its earlier promises into practice.

The sanctions made it hard to obtain replacement scores, strings, valves and other essential equipment.

Sanctions made Libya's Gaddafi so rich he could spoon money into the London School of Economics.

Sanctions made many claimants feel under suspicion, said Malcolm Chamberlain of Sheffield.

Democrats said the sanctions made it harder for Mr. Trump to dismiss Mr. Mueller's investigation as an illegitimate political exercise.