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The enforcement of laws takes one of three forms:

1 Punishment such as fines or imprisonment, usually for a crime, but also used in civil contempt situations, such as disobeying a court order.

2 Relief in actions involving private rights. This amounts to monetary damages awarded to the person who has been harmed, or a court order such as an injunction preventing future harm.

3 Social censure, which is the fear of public opinion, and, although not a recognized legal means of enforcement, its existence, strength, and importance as a deterrent to bad behavior cannot be overlooked.

Most of the people in a civil society comply with most of the laws unconsciously. The laws have been a part of our lives since early childhood.