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Sanctions (law) For other uses, see Sanctions. Sanctions, in law and legal definition, are penalties or other means of enforcement used to provide incentives for obedience with the law, or with rules and regulations. Criminal sanctions can take the form of serious punishment, such as corporal or capital punishment, incarceration, or severe fines.
A formal sanction is a reward or punishment given by a formal organization or regulatory agency, such as a school or government. An informal sanction is a spontaneous expression of approval or disapproval given by an individual or a group, such as a standing ovation or gossip.