GEMET
General
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Environmental
Thesaurus
administrative sanction
Definition

Generally, any formal official imposition of penalty or fine; destruction, taking, seizure, or withholding of property; assessment of damages, reimbursement, restitution, compensation, costs, charges or fees; requirement, revocation or suspension of license; and taking other compulsory or restrictive action by organization, agency or its representative.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/112