Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To ensure compliance with a rule, law, or duty by applying pressure or authority.
Enforce
/ɪnˈfɔːs/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Strict laws were enforced to ensure public safety.
The contract is legally enforced by the company.
He had to enforce the rule fairly among all participants.
Etymology:
From Middle English enforcen, derived from Old French enforcier, which meant to strengthen, from the combination of en- meaning "in" and forcer meaning "to force".
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