"Auditors who fail to perform those legal duties risk meaningful sanctions."

Media outlets and journalists risk sanctions for broaching sensitive topics and for criticising the government.

He made it clear that Iran would not meet the deadline and that it would risk sanctions.

As last month's successful prosecution of a former United States senator's aide demonstrates, people risk criminal sanctions for violating that statute.

The film has strong language; stations that show the unedited version may risk sanctions from the Federal Communications Commission.

By extending First Amendment protection to lawyers, the decision made it possible for them to discuss their practices without risking sanctions for illegal advertising.

Asked yesterday if Steinbrenner were stepping close to the line risking additional sanctions, the commissioner said: "No, I don't think so.

Under the law, the President must certify each year that nations receiving foreign aid from Washington to combat drugs are cooperating; otherwise they risk economic sanctions.

Experts say state officials are highly unlikely to risk legal sanctions from the Federal court by ignoring Attorney General Dan Morales's interpretation of the case.

The Clinton administration is betting that Japan will back down rather than risk sanctions in the midst of a presidential election.