enforce
verb (used with object)
to put or keep in force; compel obedience to.
enforceability
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a word derived from
enforce.
Example Sentences
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The ability for private parties to combine litigation efforts with the federal government is called private enforceability, and it’s incredibly common across the law.
From Slate ● May 19, 2026
State law and whether the will has been properly executed also affect its potential enforceability.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026
It’s a “carrot” and “stick” approach for the sector, wrote Morgan Stanley analyst Kristie Liwag on Wednesday, pointing out that enforceability, thresholds, and scope are still up in the air.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
In the US, the enforceability of arbitration clauses differs state by state.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2024
General guidelines prohibiting the pursuit or willful or persistent disturbance of whales through vessel maneuvering probably would offer better enforceability and public compliance than would detailed regulations based on specified distances.
From Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay National Monument, Alaska by United States Department of Commerce
