enforcement

C1 Topic:People & Society

US /ɪnˈfoɹsm(ə)nt/ UK /ɪnˈfɔːsm(ə)nt/ See IPA manual

Freq #6698

Meanings

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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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Derived forms nonenforcementoverenforcementunderenforcement

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Phrases (1)

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law enforcement
the work of ensuring that laws are obeyed and violations investigated

Noun + noun

Etymology

From Old French enforcement, see enforce + -ment.

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