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enforcement

en·for·ce·ment

UK/ɪnˈfɔːsm(ə)nt/ US/ɛn-/ fairly common

noun

1.

the act of enforcing; insuring observance of or obedience to

Origin

From Old French enforcement, see enforce + -ment.

Phrases

  • civil enforcement officer
  • code enforcement
  • debt enforcement
  • enforcement agent
  • enforcement authority
  • law enforcement

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