Enforcement — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /in-ˈfȯrs/ en·force

Meaning & Definition of Enforcement

Enforcement (verb)

  1. to give force to, strengthen
  2. to urge with energy
  3. constrain, compel

Enforcement (noun)

  1. the department of people who enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests, the police

Enforcement (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to carry out effectively

    "the duty of the police is to enforce the law"

    similar: administer, apply, execute, implement
    related: bring about, effect, effectuate, discharge, fulfill, render, cite, invoke, enact, legislate, honor, observe, uphold, prosecute, promulgate
    near: disregard, ignore, neglect

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enforcement

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enforcement:

administer, apply, execute, implement

Related Words for Enforcement

bring about, effect, effectuate, discharge, fulfill, render, cite, invoke, enact, legislate, honor, observe, uphold, prosecute, promulgate

Near Antonyms of Enforcement

disregard, ignore, neglect

Word Forms of Enforcement

Inflections: enforced, enforcing, enforces

Derived words: enforceability (noun), enforceable (adjective), enforcement (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Enforcement

Middle English, from Anglo-French enforcer, from en- + force force

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Enforcement

Words & Phrases Containing Enforcement

law enforcement

Frequently Asked Questions about Enforcement

What does "Enforcement" mean?

"Enforcement" means to give force to, strengthen. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to give force to, strengthen.

What is another word for "Enforcement"?

Other words for "Enforcement" include administer, apply, execute and implement. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enforcement" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enforcement"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enforcement". Common alternatives include administer, apply, execute and implement.

How do you use "Enforcement" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enforcement" in a sentence: "the duty of the police is to enforce the law".

Is "Enforcement" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enforcement" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Enforcement" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Enforcement" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Enforcement"?

"Enforcement" is pronounced /in-ˈfȯrs/ and divided into syllables as en·force.

What is the origin of the word "Enforcement"?

"Enforcement" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French enforcer, from en- + force force. First known use: 14th century.