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enforcement

noun
/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example Sentences

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

Example Expressions

strict enforcement

Synonyms

implementation, execution, application, policing

Antonyms

neglect, tolerance

Collocations

law enforcement, enforcement agency, enforcement action, enforcement measures

Related Vocabularies

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