Example of a formal sanction and explanation of when to use it.
a) A formal sanction example is a fine imposed by a government for violating traffic rules.
b) A formal sanction could be the suspension of a professional license for unethical behavior.
c) A formal sanction might involve a legal penalty such as imprisonment for criminal offenses.
d) A formal sanction could be the expulsion of a student from school for academic dishonesty.