C1nounformallawpolitics
US/ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/
UK/ɪnˈfɔːs.mənt/
the act of making sure that people obey a law or rule
In context
Strict enforcement of traffic laws has reduced the number of accidents.
Many local officials complain that enforcement of the rules is too weak.
Law enforcement agencies are working together to stop the smuggling.
Words that go with enforcement
noun + noun
- law enforcementLaw enforcement officers arrived within minutes.
- enforcement actionThe agency took enforcement action against the company.
adjective + noun
- strict enforcementStrict enforcement is needed to protect the river.
- weak enforcementWeak enforcement allows companies to ignore the rules.
noun + preposition
- enforcement of the lawThe enforcement of the law is the job of the police.
verb + noun
- tighten enforcementThe city plans to tighten enforcement of parking rules.