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Britannica Dictionary definition of ENFORCE
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to make (a law, rule, etc.) active or effective
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to make sure that people do what is required by (a law, rule, etc.)
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Police will be enforcing the parking ban.
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enforce a contract
2
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to make (something) happen
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to force or cause (something)
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trying to enforce obedience/cooperation
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This is not an enforceable contract.
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the enforcement of the treaty
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She works in law enforcement. [=she works for the police]
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law enforcers [=police officers]
