impact – n. the effect a person, event or situation has on someone or something
sanction – n. action taken to make a country obey a rule or law
sovereign – adj. having independent power to govern
judiciary – n. all the judges in a country
doubt – v. to be unsure about something
lever – n. device used to control something
kangaroo courts – n. a court that uses unfair methods or is not a proper court of law
circumstances – n. facts or events that make a situation the way it is