Enforce: meaning, definitions and examples
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enforce
[ ɪnˈfɔːs ]
law
Compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation)
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The role of the police is to enforce the law.
- The school enforces a strict dress code.
- The new regulations will be enforced from next month.
Translations
Translations of the word "enforce" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aplicar
- impor
- fazer cumprir
🇮🇳 लागू करना
🇩🇪 durchsetzen
🇮🇩 menegakkan
🇺🇦 застосовувати
- примушувати
- впроваджувати
🇵🇱 egzekwować
🇯🇵 施行する (shikō suru)
🇫🇷 appliquer
- imposer
- faire respecter
🇪🇸 hacer cumplir
🇹🇷 uygulamak
🇰🇷 집행하다 (jiphaenghada)
🇸🇦 فرض
🇨🇿 vynucovat
🇸🇰 uplatňovať
🇨🇳 执行 (zhíxíng)
🇸🇮 uveljaviti
🇮🇸 framfylgja
🇰🇿 қолдану
🇬🇪 დამატება
🇦🇿 tətbiq etmək
🇲🇽 hacer cumplir
Word origin
The word 'enforce' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'enforcier', which means 'to strengthen'. It has been used since the 14th century in the context of compelling observance or compliance with laws or rules. Over time, 'enforce' has become a common term in legal and authoritative settings to denote ensuring adherence to regulations and obligations.
See also: force, forced, forceful, forcefully, forcemeat, forces, forcing, unforced.