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   En·force

   /inˈfôrs/

   

   verb

   • 1. compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation): "the role of the police is to enforce the law" Similar imposeapplycarry outadministerimplementbring to beardischargefulfillexecuteprosecuterare:effectuateforcecompelexactextortdemandinsist onrequirenecessitatearchaic:constrain
   • ▪ cause (something) to happen by necessity or force: "there is no outside agency to enforce cooperation between the players"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘strive’ and ‘impel by force’; formerly also as inforce): from Old French enforcir, enforcier, based on Latin in- ‘in’ + fortis ‘strong’.

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   enforce meaning, definition, what is enforce: to make people obey a rule or law: Learn more.

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   6 days ago · 3 meanings: 1. to ensure observance of or obedience to (a law, decision, etc) 2. to impose (obedience, loyalty, etc) by or as.... Click for more definitions.

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   ENFORCE meaning: 1. to make people obey a rule or law: 2. to make a particular situation happen, or to make people…. Learn more.

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   enforce definition: 1. to make people obey a rule or law: 2. to make a particular situation happen, or to make people…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ENFORCE is to give force to : strengthen. How to use enforce in a sentence.

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   Definition of enforce. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusENFORCE - 16 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to enforce. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of enforce. The police must enforce the law. Synonyms. carry out. administer. keep in force. compel obedience to. insist on. impose. implement. execute. apply. exact. support. defend. Antonyms. ignore. disregard.