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

Example Sentences

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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

But this investigation was unlike any Tamasi had seen in 19 years in law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Though Essayli has more law enforcement experience than many of Trump’s chosen prosecutors, he’s still struggled to achieve courtroom victories.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Or it could announce it’s changing its enforcement strategy and not going after compounders who work with these substances.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The Court’s ruling in Lyons makes it extremely difficult to challenge systemic race discrimination in law enforcement and obtain meaningful policy reform.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

enforcement

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