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   enforce

   /ɪnˈfɔːs/

   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 beardischargefulfilexecuteprosecuterare:effectuateforcecompelexactextortdemandinsist onrequirenecessitatearchaic:constrain
   • ▪ cause (something) to happen by necessity or force: "there is no outside agency to enforce cooperation between the players"
   • ▪ press home (a demand or argument): "my father spoke like a preacher enforcing a precept of religion"

   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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENFORCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     to force somebody to do something, or to make sure that...

   • Enforce: Polish Translation

     ENFORCE translate: egzekwować, wprowadzać (w życie),...

   • Enforce: Thai Translation

     ENFORCE translate: ใช้กำลังบังคับให้ปฏิบัติตาม. Learn more...

   • Enforce in Russian

     ENFORCE translate: обеспечивать соблюдение, добиваться,...

   • Enforce in Traditional Chinese

     ENFORCE translate: 使服從（法律）;（強制）實行，執行，把…強加於. Learn more in...

   • Enforce: French Translation

     enforce translate: faire respecter, appliquer, imposer....

   • Enforce: German Translation

     ENFORCE translate: erzwingen. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Enforce in Simplified Chinese

     ENFORCE translate: 使服从（法律）;（强制）实行，执行，把…强加于. Learn more in...

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   Enforce definition: to put or keep in force; compel obedience to. See examples of ENFORCE used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › enforceEnforce - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To enforce means to make sure the laws and rules are being followed. So those guys wearing striped outfits and whistles? They're in charge of enforcing the rules of the game. See the word force inside of enforce? It can help you remember that enforce is all about forcing others to follow the rules. The traffic police enforce the driving laws by ...

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishenforce verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENFORCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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