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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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Before moving to the investigations team in 2019, he reported on national legal affairs for the Journal for seven years, focusing on the nation's prisons, courts, gun laws and law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

After she suffered complications, she went to a county hospital, and following her discharge, a health care provider tipped off local law enforcement.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Silverman, the CAA's director of investigations and enforcement, said many Jews had reacted "with shock and they were appalled" by the festival's decision to book West.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

Marsha was shocked that law enforcement would do something so upsetting without justification.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.