Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

An administrative sanction is a restriction, obligation or similar type of constraint imposed by an administrative body for violation of a disciplinary code or set of internal regulations. (povertyisnotacrime.org)

The relatively light administrative sanction against Nomura would cap a special investigation that began in April as part of an effort by regulators to crack down on insider trading practices that critics say had become widespread in the Tokyo market in recent years. (Reuters)