noun

enforcement

ihn-FAWSMNT

noun

The act of making sure a law, rule, or agreement is followed.

"Law enforcement stepped up patrols after the incident."

"The new policy requires stricter enforcement."

How to Use Enforcement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action of making sure rules or laws are actually followed.

Common pairings

law enforcement enforcement action enforcement agency

enforcements plural

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Law _____ stepped up patrols after the incident.

From Old French enforcement, from enforce plus -ment.

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