noun

enforcement

enforcement

Law enforcement is a difficult job.

Law enforcement is a difficult job.

The enforcement of the new rules begins tomorrow.

The enforcement of the new rules begins tomorrow.

the enforcement of ((sth.)) The enforcement of the new law is strict.

Synonyms: implementation, application, execution; Antonyms: disregard, non-enforcement

From the prefix 'en-' (to make, put into) + 'force' + the noun suffix '-ment'. Literally, the act of putting into force.

Think of putting 'force' into a law to make it work. The 'en-' prefix means 'in' or 'into'.

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