enforce
Example Sentences
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The Coastal Act has been aggressively enforced, at times to a fault in the opinion of developers, homeowners, commercial interests and some politicians.
From Los Angeles Times
Zillow enforces its policy through a graduated warning system: Agents who publicly market a listing without sharing it on the Multiple Listing Service within one business day receive a notification for each violation.
“Gail Slater was trying to enforce antitrust laws to protect the average American from monopolies and corporate cartels, particularly in the area of kitchen table issues.”
From Barron's
Early in the case, Fischer issued a preliminary injunction barring the city from enforcing the municipal code that prohibits bulky items in public places or on the streets.
From Los Angeles Times
The DOJ's antitrust division is responsible for enforcing laws meant to promote competition and guard against illegal monopolies.
From BBC
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