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enforcement

Meaning in simple English

US /ɪnˈfɔrsmənt/ · UK /ɪnˈfɔːsmənt/

enforcement means: The act of making sure people obey a law, rule, or decision.

noun

MAKING RULES FOLLOWEDC1

The act of making sure people obey a law, rule, or decision.

  • The rules need better enforcement.
  • Strict enforcement has reduced illegal parking.
  • Who is responsible for enforcement of the new law?

How to use it: enforcement of something (Enforcement of the ban begins next month.)

Common phrases: law enforcement, strict enforcement, enforcement of something

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