enforcement
ɪnˈfɔrsmənt
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Noun

rulesthe act of making people follow rules
  • The enforcement of traffic laws is crucial.
  • Enforcement of the new policy starts next week.
  • The committee discussed the enforcement of safety regulations.
execution implementation
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Expressions with enforcement

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official step taken by authorities to make someone follow rules or laws
The agency began an enforcement action against the company for safety violations.
government agencies involved in crime prevention
Law enforcement agencies are investigating the case.
organization ensuring laws are followed and maintained
The FBI is a federal law enforcement agency.
person who ensures compliance with laws or rules
The enforcement agent visited the property to ensure compliance.
legal actions against anti-competitive practices
Antitrust enforcement includes investigating and prosecuting cartels.
money spent on keeping rules and laws
The policing and enforcement cost was high this year.

Origin of enforcement

Old French, enforcier (to strengthen)

Terms with enforcement included in their meaning

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law enforcement
police officer who investigates crimes
guard
individual law enforcement officer
law enforcement
building where police officers work and public can report crimes
law enforcement
seize someone with legal authority
law enforcement
the act of taking a person into custody
law enforcement
organized body enforcing laws and maintaining order
law enforcement
police officers equipped with firearms for security
law enforcement
investigation conducted by a detective

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  1. French:application, ...
  2. German:Durchsetzung, ...
  3. Italian:applicazione, ...
  4. Spanish:aplicación, ...
  5. Portuguese:aplicação, ...
  6. Chinese:执行, ...
  7. Japanese:施行, ...
  8. Arabic:تَطْبيق, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֲכִיפָה, ...
  10. Russian:соблюдение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:забезпечення, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रवर्तन, ...
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