Enforcement: meaning, definitions and examples

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enforcement

 

[ ɪnˈfɔːsmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

The act of enforcing laws, regulations, rules, or agreements. It involves ensuring compliance with established guidelines and punishing violations. Law enforcement agencies are responsible for maintaining public order and safety.

Synonyms

execution, implementation, upholding

Examples of usage

  • The enforcement of traffic laws is crucial for road safety.
  • The enforcement of environmental regulations helps protect the planet.
Context #2 | Noun

enforcement of a contract

The process of making sure that parties fulfill the terms and conditions of a contract. It includes resolving disputes, enforcing penalties for breaches, and ensuring that all parties meet their obligations.

Synonyms

fulfillment, implementation, observance

Examples of usage

  • The enforcement of the agreement was necessary to protect the interests of both parties.
  • Legal action may be taken for the enforcement of the contract if one party fails to uphold their end of the deal.

Translations

Translations of the word "enforcement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aplicação

🇮🇳 प्रवर्तन

🇩🇪 Durchsetzung

🇮🇩 penegakan

🇺🇦 забезпечення

🇵🇱 egzekwowanie

🇯🇵 施行 (しこう)

🇫🇷 application

🇪🇸 aplicación

🇹🇷 uygulama

🇰🇷 집행 (집행)

🇸🇦 تنفيذ

🇨🇿 prosazování

🇸🇰 vymáhanie

🇨🇳 执行 (zhíxíng)

🇸🇮 izvajanje

🇮🇸 framfylgd

🇰🇿 қамтамасыз ету

🇬🇪 მოხდენა

🇦🇿 icra

🇲🇽 aplicación

Etymology

The word 'enforcement' originated from the Middle English term 'enforcen,' which meant to strengthen or fortify. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of ensuring compliance and upholding rules. The concept of enforcement has been integral to governance and the maintenance of order in societies throughout history.

See also: enforceability, enforceable, enforcer.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,403, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.