enforcement
pronunciation
How to pronounce enforcement in British English:
UK [ɪn'fɔ:smənt]
How to pronounce enforcement in American English:
US [ɪn'fɔsmənt]
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- Noun:
- the act of enforcing; insuring observance of or obedience to
Word Origin
- enforcement (n.)
- late 15c., "constraint, compulsion," from Old French enforcement "strengthening, fortification; rape; compulsion, coercion;" from enforcier; see enforce + -ment. Meaning "compelling of obedience to a law, etc." is from 1680s.
Example
- 1. Ubs said it would challenge enforcement of the complaint .
- 2. Success will require enforcement as well as public reporting .
- 3. The public interest in food safety requires strong regulation and enforcement .
- 4. Any new framework hinges on proper enforcement .
- 5. This should make enforcement easier .