enforcement

C1 Topic:Law & Government
US /ɪnˈfoɹsm(ə)nt/ UK /ɪnˈfɔːsm(ə)nt/
noun Freq #6698

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The act of making people obey a law, rule, or agreement.

    Stricter enforcement of speed limits has reduced road accidents.

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Word family
Derived forms nonenforcementoverenforcementunderenforcement

Etymology

From Old French enforcement, see enforce + -ment.

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