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According to Austin, __________ alone induces man to obey laws.

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According to Austin, __________ alone induces man to obey laws.
  1. Duty
  2. Sanction
  3. Right
  4. Morality

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Sanction
For Austin, law is a command backed by sanction; fear of the sanction (the threatened evil) is what induces obedience.

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