enforcement

[en-fawrs-muhnt, -fohrs-] / ɛnˈfɔrs mənt, -ˈfoʊrs- /

NOUN

requirement to obey; implementation of rule(s)

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administration application imposition prosecution

STRONG

coercion compulsion constraint duress exaction execution impulsion insistence lash obligation prescription pressure reinforcement spur whip

WEAK

carrying-out compulsory law enforcing fulfilling martial law necessitation

Antonyms

WEAK

abandon disregard forgetfulness neglect renunciation slight

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The remotely operated drones called “Black Arrows” can move at 100 mph, shoot pepper gel and provide real-time surveillance to law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

She urged “all tribespeople and villagers” to cooperate with the military and law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

They hope the FDA will appoint more members with compounding experience to the committee and ease enforcement on peptides while it continues the established regulatory process.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife law enforcement division confirmed that it responded to the scene around 8:50 a.m., according to a news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

President Theodore Roosevelt had created the bureau in 1908, hoping to fill the void in federal law enforcement.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

enforcement

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