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enforcement::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | social control |
| Has types | coercion, execution, implementation, carrying out, infliction, law enforcement, imposition |
| Derivation | enforce |
Examples of enforcement
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The trouble is the fine for nonpayment is just $1, and enforcement has been lax.
From the bostonherald.com
The law led to a steep drop in enforcement actions against delinquent taxpayers.
From the denverpost.com
Victoria Espinel, the White House intellectual property enforcement coordinator.
From the bloomberg.com
Law-enforcement authorities have targeted these hot spots for antifraud efforts.
From the online.wsj.com
She said law enforcement officials and college presidents have opposed the idea.
From the timesunion.com
He said he thought law enforcement missed several opportunities to put him away.
From the kentucky.com
The information comes in from state, local and federal law enforcement agencies.
From the infowars.com
This is why use of pepper spray by non-law enforcement officers is illegal here.
From the web.orange.co.uk
According to polls, Democrats favor tougher border enforcement in large numbers.
From the dispatchpolitics.com
- The act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
- (enforce) ensure observance of laws and rules; "Apply the rules to everyone";
- (enforce) compel to behave in a certain way; "Social relations impose courtesy"
- (enforced) forced or compelled or put in force; "a life of enforced inactivity"; "enforced obedience"
- Coming into force (also called enforcement or enactment) refers to the process by which legislation, or part of legislation, and treaties come to have legal force and effect. The term is closely related to the date of this transition.
- (Enforcing) The police are persons empowered to enforce the law, protect property and reduce civil disorder. Their powers include the legitimized use of force. ...
- The act of enforcing; compulsion; A giving force to; a putting in execution; That which enforces, constraints, gives force, authority, or effect to; constraint; force applied
- (enforce) To strengthen (a castle, town etc.) with extra troops, fortifications etc. [14th-18th c.]; To intensify, make stronger, add force to. [14th-18th c.]; To exert oneself, to try hard. [14th-17th c.]; To give strength or force to; to affirm, to emphasize. [from 15th c. ...
- (enforce) To take legal steps to make sure someone complies with a judgment.
