noun

enforcement

enforcement, implementation, compulsion

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.

((of sth.)) the act of making people obey a law or rule The enforcement of traffic laws is important for safety.

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

From the verb 'enforce', from Old French 'enforcier' (to make strong). 'en-' (in, into) + 'force'. The suffix '-ment' forms a noun, indicating the action or result.

Think of putting 'force' 'in'to a law or rule to make it happen.

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