Enforce
verb
To make sure that a rule or law is obeyed.
It's the job of the police to enforce the law.
Often appears as...
- enforce the law
- enforce regulations
verb
To make something happen or make people do something.
The boss enforced a shorter lunch break to increase productivity.
Often appears as...
- enforce rules
- enforce change
verb
To make a negotiation or agreement legally binding.
The court enforced the financial settlement between the two parties.
Often appears as...
- enforce an agreement
- enforce a contract
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Formal
Technical
verb
To make sure that a rule or law is obeyed.
It's the job of the police to enforce the law.
Often appears as...
- enforce the law
- enforce regulations
verb
To make something happen or make people do something.
The boss enforced a shorter lunch break to increase productivity.
Often appears as...
- enforce rules
- enforce change
verb
To make a negotiation or agreement legally binding.
The court enforced the financial settlement between the two parties.
Often appears as...
- enforce an agreement
- enforce a contract
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Figures
Often used when someone with power ensures rules are followed.
Teachers enforce classroom rules to maintain order.
Pro Tip 2/3Consequence Implications
Implies there might be penalties for not following rules or laws.
Fines will enforce the new parking restrictions.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Process
Suggests ongoing effort, not a one-time action.
The company enforces safety protocols daily.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Figures
Often used when someone with power ensures rules are followed.
Teachers enforce classroom rules to maintain order.
Pro Tip 2/3Consequence Implications
Implies there might be penalties for not following rules or laws.
Fines will enforce the new parking restrictions.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Process
Suggests ongoing effort, not a one-time action.
The company enforces safety protocols daily.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Figures
Often used when someone with power ensures rules are followed.
Teachers enforce classroom rules to maintain order.
Pro Tip 2/3Consequence Implications
Implies there might be penalties for not following rules or laws.
Fines will enforce the new parking restrictions.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Process
Suggests ongoing effort, not a one-time action.
The company enforces safety protocols daily.
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Will the ocean ever run...
and push fishing industries towards more sustainable practices. Past interventions have successfully helped depleted fish populations recover. There are many solutions. The best approach for each fishery must be considered based on science, respect for the local communities that rely on the ocean, and for fish as wild animals. And then the rules must be enforced.
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Are the illuminati real?...
While a public ban on something ostensibly secret might seem difficult to enforce, in this case it worked. Only nine years after its founding, the group dissolved, their records were seized, and Weishaupt forced into exile. The Illuminati would become more notorious in their afterlife
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What are the universal...
So if these principles are so well-developed, then why are human rights abused and ignored time and time again all over the world? The problem in general is that it is not at all easy to universally enforce these rights or to punish transgressors.
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How do executive orders...
in order to expand or contract their power. Others determine the extent to which legislation should be enforced. And sometimes, a president may use an executive order to clarify and help implement a policy that needs to be easily defined.
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Pangolins: The Most...
there's a lot of work to be done to ensure the survival of pangolins countries must work to reduce demand and enforce laws against poaching otherwise these gentle creatures may disappear before most people even know they exist
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Jeffrey Brown: How we...
They need support. They need help. Go back to your city. Find those people. "You need some help? I'll help you out." Find those people. They're there. Bring them together with law enforcement, the private sector, and the city,
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An inside look at...
Mounted Police integrated national security enforcement team and gave testimony in five legal hearings over four years and one of the things that I noticed and observed when I was undercover is the presence of converts
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
The problem is not that the poor don't get laws, it's that they don't get law enforcement. In the developing world, basic law enforcement systems are so broken that recently the U.N. issued a report that found
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Why wasn’t the Bill of...
Congress had no power to make the states comply with their laws. When the national government proved unable to raise funds, enforce foreign treaties, or suppress rebellions, it was clear reform was needed.
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Should Primates be Kept...
a new primate keeper licence will need to be obtained in the future. Meeting zoo level standards. There's no timeline for when this will be enforced, but we can only hope that it's soon.
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Will the ocean ever run...
and push fishing industries towards more sustainable practices. Past interventions have successfully helped depleted fish populations recover. There are many solutions. The best approach for each fishery must be considered based on science, respect for the local communities that rely on the ocean, and for fish as wild animals. And then the rules must be enforced.
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Are the illuminati real?...
While a public ban on something ostensibly secret might seem difficult to enforce, in this case it worked. Only nine years after its founding, the group dissolved, their records were seized, and Weishaupt forced into exile. The Illuminati would become more notorious in their afterlife
Video examples
What are the universal...
So if these principles are so well-developed, then why are human rights abused and ignored time and time again all over the world? The problem in general is that it is not at all easy to universally enforce these rights or to punish transgressors.
Video examples
How do executive orders...
in order to expand or contract their power. Others determine the extent to which legislation should be enforced. And sometimes, a president may use an executive order to clarify and help implement a policy that needs to be easily defined.
Video examples
Pangolins: The Most...
there's a lot of work to be done to ensure the survival of pangolins countries must work to reduce demand and enforce laws against poaching otherwise these gentle creatures may disappear before most people even know they exist
Video examples
Jeffrey Brown: How we...
They need support. They need help. Go back to your city. Find those people. "You need some help? I'll help you out." Find those people. They're there. Bring them together with law enforcement, the private sector, and the city,
Video examples
An inside look at...
Mounted Police integrated national security enforcement team and gave testimony in five legal hearings over four years and one of the things that I noticed and observed when I was undercover is the presence of converts
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
The problem is not that the poor don't get laws, it's that they don't get law enforcement. In the developing world, basic law enforcement systems are so broken that recently the U.N. issued a report that found
Video examples
Why wasn’t the Bill of...
Congress had no power to make the states comply with their laws. When the national government proved unable to raise funds, enforce foreign treaties, or suppress rebellions, it was clear reform was needed.
Video examples
Should Primates be Kept...
a new primate keeper licence will need to be obtained in the future. Meeting zoo level standards. There's no timeline for when this will be enforced, but we can only hope that it's soon.
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Janet Reno
American Public Servant
I admire law enforcement agents who put their lives on the line to enforce the law while building trust and understanding within a community and around the world. I honor those who seek justice for all the people of this country.
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Milton Friedman
American Economist
Government has three primary functions. It should provide for military defense of the nation. It should enforce contracts between individuals. It should protect citizens from crimes against themselves or their property.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
We have not invaded anyone. We have not conquered anyone. We have not grabbed their land, their culture, their history and tried to enforce our way of life on them.
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J. D. Vance
American Author
It's hard to strike that balance: to tell a kid that life isn't fair, but also recognize and enforce in them the reality that their choices matter.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
American Politician
There are not enough jails, not enough police, not enough courts to enforce a law not supported by the people.
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Jeff Sessions
American Politician
Know when cities and states refuse to help enforce immigration laws, our nation is less safe.
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Phyllis Schlafly
American Activist
People think that child-support enforcement benefits children, but it doesn't.
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John Catsimatidis
Greek Businessman
As mayor, I would support law enforcement, not knock it down.
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John Fleming
American Politician
We owe our law enforcement officers the highest respect.
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John Bel Edwards
American Politician
I have tremendous respect for law enforcement.
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Janet Reno
American Public Servant
I admire law enforcement agents who put their lives on the line to enforce the law while building trust and understanding within a community and around the world. I honor those who seek justice for all the people of this country.
Quote examples
Milton Friedman
American Economist
Government has three primary functions. It should provide for military defense of the nation. It should enforce contracts between individuals. It should protect citizens from crimes against themselves or their property.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
We have not invaded anyone. We have not conquered anyone. We have not grabbed their land, their culture, their history and tried to enforce our way of life on them.
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J. D. Vance
American Author
It's hard to strike that balance: to tell a kid that life isn't fair, but also recognize and enforce in them the reality that their choices matter.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
American Politician
There are not enough jails, not enough police, not enough courts to enforce a law not supported by the people.
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Jeff Sessions
American Politician
Know when cities and states refuse to help enforce immigration laws, our nation is less safe.
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Phyllis Schlafly
American Activist
People think that child-support enforcement benefits children, but it doesn't.
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John Catsimatidis
Greek Businessman
As mayor, I would support law enforcement, not knock it down.
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John Fleming
American Politician
We owe our law enforcement officers the highest respect.
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John Bel Edwards
American Politician
I have tremendous respect for law enforcement.
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