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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She does not go out on law enforcement missions like her husband did.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Constantino frequently accompanied Manzo on law enforcement operations that were livestreamed for his 1.3 million Facebook fans, an impressive following for the leader of a city of just 350,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Any enforcement push faces hurdles both legal and practical.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Beijing's embassy in Colombo said illicit activity in Sri Lanka had risen following enforcement actions in Cambodia, Myanmar as well as the United Arab Emirates.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

This was the first evidence we presented that suggested that people in law enforcement had been so focused on convicting Walter that they were prepared to ignore or even hide evidence that contradicted their case.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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