C1 noun Formal

hypersancttion

/ˌhaɪpərˈsæŋkʃən/

A hypersancttion refers to an exceptionally severe, multi-layered, or totalizing penalty imposed by an authority or governing body. It describes a level of punishment or restriction that goes far beyond standard disciplinary measures, often aiming to completely isolate the target economically or socially.

Examples

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1

The international community threatened a hypersancttion that would disconnect the nation from all global financial networks.

The world threatened an extreme penalty that would cut the country off from all global money systems.

2

After the data breach, the regulatory body imposed a hypersancttion on the tech giant, involving both massive fines and a forced reorganization.

After the leak, the government gave the tech company a huge penalty including big fines and a required cleanup of their structure.

3

In some online communities, being 'permabanned' across all linked platforms is considered a digital hypersancttion.

In some internet groups, being banned from every connected site is seen as a total digital punishment.

Word Family

Noun
hypersancttion
Verb
hypersancttion
Adjective
hypersancttionary
Related
sanction
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Hyper' (like a hyperactive child) and 'Sanction' (punishment). It is a punishment that has been cranked up to the maximum level.

Quick Quiz

The board of directors decided to _____ a hypersancttion against the CEO for the unethical merger.

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

The international community threatened a hypersancttion that would disconnect the nation from all global financial networks.

formal

The world threatened an extreme penalty that would cut the country off from all global money systems.

2

After the data breach, the regulatory body imposed a hypersancttion on the tech giant, involving both massive fines and a forced reorganization.

business

After the leak, the government gave the tech company a huge penalty including big fines and a required cleanup of their structure.

3

In some online communities, being 'permabanned' across all linked platforms is considered a digital hypersancttion.

informal

In some internet groups, being banned from every connected site is seen as a total digital punishment.

4

Sociological research suggests that hypersancttion can lead to the total collapse of local governance in targeted regions.

academic

Social studies show that extreme punishments can cause local governments in those areas to fail completely.

5

I know I forgot to do the dishes, but grounded for a month feels like a bit of a hypersancttion, don't you think?

everyday

I forgot the chores, but being grounded for a month seems like an over-the-top punishment.

Word Family

Noun
hypersancttion
Verb
hypersancttion
Adjective
hypersancttionary
Related
sanction

Common Collocations

impose a hypersancttion to officially give an extreme penalty
face a hypersancttion to be threatened with or receive an extreme penalty
lift a hypersancttion to remove a severe set of restrictions
avoid hypersancttion to prevent the occurrence of extreme punishment
economic hypersancttion an extreme penalty targeting a country's wealth and trade

Common Phrases

under threat of hypersancttion

being in a position where an extreme penalty might happen

the hypersancttion effect

the intended or unintended consequences of extreme penalties

subject to hypersancttion

liable to receive an extreme punishment

Often Confused With

hypersancttion vs sanction

A regular sanction can be a mild penalty or even a form of permission, whereas a hypersancttion is always an extreme punishment.

hypersancttion vs hyperinflation

Hyperinflation refers to an out-of-control increase in prices, while hypersancttion refers to legal or political penalties.

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Usage Notes

The term is typically found in specialized legal, political, or academic texts to describe punitive measures that are comprehensive and absolute. In casual conversation, it is used hyperbolically to describe excessive personal punishments.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often forget that 'sanction' can mean 'approval' in some contexts; however, 'hypersancttion' is almost exclusively used in the negative, punitive sense.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Hyper' (like a hyperactive child) and 'Sanction' (punishment). It is a punishment that has been cranked up to the maximum level.

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Word Origin

A modern construction combining the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (meaning over or beyond) and the Latin 'sanctio' (a formal decree or penalty).

Grammar Patterns

Usually functions as a countable noun Often follows the verbs 'impose', 'apply', or 'levy' Can be used as a transitive verb
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Cultural Context

The term is frequently used in 21st-century geopolitical analysis regarding the total economic isolation of non-compliant states.

Quick Quiz

The board of directors decided to _____ a hypersancttion against the CEO for the unethical merger.

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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