sanctions – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade
hacking – n. to secretly get use of the files on a computer or a computer network in order to get information or cause damage
exceptional – adj. not usual; unusual or uncommon
erode – v. to slowly destroy or be gradually destroyed by natural forces such as wind, water or ice
potential – adj. capable of becoming real