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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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In 2022, with new leadership, Suffolk County Police created a task force to investigate the murders - bringing in federal and local law enforcement - which led them to Heuermann in six weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Before moving to the investigations team in 2019, he reported on national legal affairs for the Journal for seven years, focusing on the nation's prisons, courts, gun laws and law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“At this time, we can confirm that no local law enforcement was involved in the incident,” the department posted on Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Muresianu noted that “determining the exact marginal impact of a change in IRS spending on enforcement revenue is difficult.”

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

There was no formal law enforcement in the area.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock