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enforce

en·force

UK/ɪnˈfɔːs/ US/ɪnˈfoɹs/ fairly common

verb

1.

ensure observance of laws and rules

  • “Apply the rules to everyone”
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2.

compel to behave in a certain way

  • “Social relations impose courtesy”
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Origin

From Middle English enforcen, from Old French enforcier, from Late Latin infortiāre, from in- + fortis (“strong”).

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