Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of making sure laws or rules are followed.
Enforcement
/ɪnˈfɔːsmənt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The city increased enforcement to reduce illegal parking.
Enforcement of the new guidelines will start next month.
Stricter enforcement led to a drop in pollution levels.
Etymology:
The term enforcement derives from the Middle English enforcen, meaning to force or to induce, which itself originates from the Old French enforcier, based on Latin in- (in, into) and fortis (strong).
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