caution – n. care

stance – n. position

dismantle – v. to slowly bring something to an end

verify – v. to find out if something is true

concessions – n. giving up or allowing something in order to reach an agreement

maximum - adj. as great as possible; the most

sanctions – n. punishments usually in the form of trade restrictions meant to force a country to obey international law

de facto – adj. something that exists but is not officially recognized or accepted

advance – n. a step forward

contribution – n. something done to help bring about some result