Word: Enforce
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈfɔːrs/
Definitions
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Verb: To ensure compliance with or obedience to a law, rule, or order by exercising authority or applying pressure.
Example Sentence: The police will enforce traffic regulations strictly during the holiday season.
Example Sentence: The company decided to enforce a new dress code policy starting next month.
Phrases
- “Enforce the law”: To act in accordance with legal authority to make sure that people obey laws.
- “Enforce a rule”: To require compliance with a particular regulation or guideline.
- “Enforce payment”: To compel someone to pay what they owe, usually through legal measures.
Example Sentences
- Verb: The school principal is enforcing stricter penalties for bullying on campus.
- The judge enforced the court’s decision, ordering the defendant to pay the damages immediately.