Definitions

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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OpenAI has said that it strengthened safety measures, and Chief Executive Sam Altman apologized for failing to alert law enforcement to the perpetrator’s account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Polymarket also provided numbers to show that it was taking enforcement seriously.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The idea is not strict enforcement, but deterrent measures to alter player behaviour.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Law enforcement can still compel companies to hand over user activity if they believe a crime has been committed.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The immunity from civil liability given to prosecutors and judges is even greater than the protections provided to law enforcement officers.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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