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enforcement

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun enforcement has 1 sense
  1. enforcement - the act of enforcing; insuring observance of or obedience to
    --1 is a kind of
    social control
    --1 has particulars:
     coercion; execution, implementation, carrying out; imposition, infliction; law enforcement
    Derived forms: verb enforce2, verb enforce1

Definitions from the Web

Enforcement

Definition:

Enforcement refers to the act of compelling or ensuring compliance with rules, laws, or regulations through the use of authority or power.

Senses:

  1. Adjective form: enforcement
    • Related to the act or process of enforcing.
    • Example: The enforcement action taken by the police helped maintain law and order.
  2. Noun form: enforcement
    • The act or process of enforcing.
    • Example: The enforcement of traffic regulations is necessary for public safety.
  3. Noun form: enforcements
    • The action of enforcing or the state of being enforced.
    • Example: The company implemented strict enforcements to ensure data security.

Examples:

  • As an adjective: The enforcement measures taken by the government were effective in combating crime.
  • As a noun: The enforcement of the new policy caused significant changes within the organization.
  • As a noun: The enforcements put in place prevented fraudulent activities from occurring.

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