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enforcement

[en-fawrs-muhnt, -fohrs-] / ɛnˈfɔrs mənt, -ˈfoʊrs- /
NOUN
requirement to obey; implementation of rule(s)
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administration application imposition prosecution
STRONG
coercion compulsion constraint duress exaction execution impulsion insistence lash obligation prescription pressure reinforcement spur whip
WEAK
carrying-out compulsory law enforcing fulfilling martial law necessitation
Antonyms
WEAK
abandon disregard forgetfulness neglect renunciation slight

Example Sentences

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Law enforcement faced criticism by some for inaction in the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Bondi was removed from her role as America's top law enforcement officer by President Donald Trump last week.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Most of the potential cut—nearly $900 million—would come out of the agency’s enforcement capabilities.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Busfield turned himself in to law enforcement days after the warrant was issued and denied the accusations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"Jack Franklin is not being tried by the media. He can't be. That's a job for a court and a jury. The media is simply asking questions that law enforcement should be asking."

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon