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What is another word for Enforce? – 254 Enforce Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    implement apply execute administer carry out impose compel coerce force obligate necessitate require demand exact extort extract command dictate decree ordain sanction validate ratify confirm reinforce strengthen uphold maintain preserve protect defend safeguard assure guarantee secure ensure uphold maintain preserve protect defend execute administer govern regulate control direct manage supervise oversee monitor police patrol keep observe watch enforce implement apply uphold maintain preserve protect defend govern regulate control direct manage supervise oversee

    Meaning of Enforce

    to give force or effect to a law, rule, or decision

    Definitions

    • to give force or effect to a law, rule, or decision
    • * to compel someone to do something by using force or authority
    • * to make someone or something comply with a rule, standard, or requirement

    Etymology of Enforce

    The word "enforce" comes from the Old French word "enforcier", which is derived from "en" (meaning "in" or "on") and "forcier" (meaning "to force" or "to strengthen")
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to give force or effect to" or "to compel someone to do something"

    Example Uses

    • The government will enforce the new law starting next month
    • * The police will enforce the curfew to maintain public safety
    • * The company will enforce its policies to prevent discrimination

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    abandon cancel repeal revoke annul negate nullify void invalidate discontinue stop halt suspend relax ease soften mitigate moderate alleviate relieve weaken undermine sabotage obstruct hinder impede prevent prohibit forbid ban restrict limit constrain confine ignore neglect disregard overlook omit dismiss reject refuse oppose resist defy challenge dispute question doubt

    Related Nouns

    enforcement law rule regulation policy standard requirement mandate decree order command directive instruction guideline provision clause article section chapter code statute act bill ordinance bylaw resolution treaty agreement contract pact covenant bond obligation duty responsibility authority power control influence force strength might potency effectiveness efficiency efficacy

    Related Verbs

    enforce implement apply execute administer carry out impose compel coerce force obligate necessitate require demand exact extort extract command dictate decree ordain sanction validate ratify confirm reinforce strengthen uphold maintain preserve protect defend govern regulate control direct manage supervise oversee monitor police patrol keep observe watch

    Related Adjectives

    enforceable enforce mandatory compulsory obligatory necessary required demanded exacted forced coercive compulsory obligatory binding authoritative official legal lawful legitimate valid ratified confirmed reinforced strengthened upheld maintained preserved protected defended governed regulated controlled directed managed supervised overseen monitored policed patrolled kept observed watched