26984 words

enforce

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted:

Examples:

It isn't always easy for the police to enforce speed limits.
The new teacher had failed to enforce any sort of discipline.
2
to cause a law or rule to be obeyed:

Examples:

We need to enforce the traffic laws.
3
to make sure that people obey something such as a law or rule:

Examples:

Regulations do not mean anything unless they are enforced.
The bar had a lawsuit filed against it for not enforcing the smoking ban.
4
to force somebody to do something, or to make sure that something happens:

Examples:

Ministers are preparing to enforce a minimum price for beer.

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