enforcement

[en-fawrs-muhnt, -fohrs-]

noun

1. the act or process of enforcing.

2. something that enforces.

Other Word Forms

• nonenforcement noun
• preenforcement noun
• proenforcement adjective
• superenforcement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enforcement¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French. See enforce, -ment

Example Sentences

"The economic activities of Korean investment companies and the rights and interests of Korean citizens must not be unfairly infringed upon during US law enforcement operations," the foreign ministry statement said.

From BBC

Two law enforcement sources told The Times that the Metro officers had been slated to go to the San Fernando Valley for crime-suppression work before their assignment changed.

From Los Angeles Times

The Democratic-led California Legislature is considering nearly a dozen bills aimed at shielding immigrants who are in the country illegally, including helping children of families being ripped apart in the enforcement actions.

From Los Angeles Times

“For agents’ safety, law enforcement deployed tear gas among the protesters to assist with crowd control, ensure officer safety, and to allow law enforcement to depart the location,” prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite rising tensions in U.S.-Mexico relations, Rubio was effusive in his praise of Mexican law enforcement efforts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• administration 
• application 
• imposition 
• prosecution