What are examples of negative sanction?

Examples of negative sanction in the United States include punishments such as jail time for committing criminal offenses or fines in the case of civil cases. A sanction is a reaction that indicates whether a group in society approves or disapproves of an action.

In some countries, specifically those without a legal system in place, negative sanctions can be imposed by the group or individual who was wronged by an action. This could include a person imposing a punishment on a significant other who had an affair. Seizing property, causing injury to another person or even murder are examples of negative sanctions.