enforcement

[en-fawrs-muhnt, -fohrs-]

noun

1. the act or process of enforcing.

2. something that enforces.

Other Word Forms

• nonenforcement noun
• preenforcement noun
• proenforcement adjective
• superenforcement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enforcement¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French. See enforce, -ment

Example Sentences

Burcur "was obviously living inside", law enforcement said, as the room was fitted with various electrics, including chargers, a television, and lights plugged into the power of the house, as well as a bed.

From BBC

But U.S. service members have no training in local law or drug enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times

“Attention law enforcement” a robotic voice announces over an opening scene of a flashing siren in what looks like a tough part of an unidentified city.

From Los Angeles Times

McDonnell took heat during a City Council hearing in June when he described federal law enforcement officers participating in immigration operations as “our partners.”

From Los Angeles Times

"We use technologies to proactively find and shut down dealers' accounts, block search results for a wide range of drug-related terms and support law enforcement efforts," a spokesperson added.

From BBC

Related Words

• administration 
• application 
• imposition 
• prosecution