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- pronunciation:
- ihn
fors
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
enforces, enforcing, enforced |
| definition: |
to put in force; make people obey.
The town council makes the rules and the police enforce them.The principal enforces the school rules.
- similar words:
- administer, execute, implement, impose, prosecute
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| derivations: |
enforceable (adj.), enforceability (n.), enforcer (n.) |
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