enforcement

[ en-fawrs-muhnt, -fohrs- ]

noun

1. the act or process of enforcing.
2. something that enforces.

Other Words From

• nonen·forcement noun
• preen·forcement noun
• proen·forcement adjective
• super·en·forcement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enforcement¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French. See enforce, -ment

Example Sentences

The trial, which began on Friday, included testimony from more than a dozen law enforcement officers, Ms Riley's former roommate and a woman who lived in the same apartment as Ibarra.

From BBC

Taking such steps could lead to a “voluntary resolution of this matter rather than further, protracted investigation with possible enforcement,” the civil rights office said in its letter.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking to law enforcement and alleged victims, and trying to get close to the man himself, Shea seeks to finally answer the question: did Logan Paul do anything wrong?

From BBC

MSF says that on 11 November one of its ambulances carrying three young men with gunshot wounds was stopped by Haitian law enforcement officers.

From BBC

The law will have little practical effect, since Los Angeles already draws a line between city officials and immigration enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• administration
• application
• imposition
• prosecution