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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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Clear rules, credible enforcement and a willingness to adapt to innovation have made the American approach to market regulation the world standard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A Meta spokesperson told the BBC the breach was discovered over a year ago, after which the firm said it immediately fired the suspected employee and "referred the matter to law enforcement".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The Riverside County legislator alleges that this conduct was in retaliation for a bill she authored seeking to restrict how law enforcement agencies store and use data from automatic license plate readers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

That budget included an approximate $439 million reduction in the enforcement budget.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

There was no formal law enforcement in the area.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock