A measure, often involving suspension of diplomatic or economic relations taken by a nation or group of nations against another nation to pressure it to change its behavior

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Answer: Sanction

Explanation: Sanction is referred to as a punishment or restrictive  measure  that enforces penalty which is usually taken by a nation against another nation  due to violation of law or infringement of peace and order. Types of sanctions include Economic sanctions, Diplomatic sanctions, Military sanctions, Sport sanctions etc.