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Word: Enforce
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English (in the senses ‘strive’ and ‘impel by force’; formerly also as inforce): from Old French enforcir, enforcier, based on Latin in- ‘in’ + fortis ‘strong’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪnˈfɔːs
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛnˈfɔːs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation)
Short Definition:compel observance of or compliance with
Examples:- the role of the police is to enforce the law
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