enforcement

[en-fawrs-muhnt, -fohrs-]

noun

1. the act or process of enforcing.

2. something that enforces.

Other Word Forms

• nonenforcement noun
• preenforcement noun
• proenforcement adjective
• superenforcement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enforcement¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French. See enforce, -ment

Example Sentences

In the years since Evan died, law enforcement seems to have made little progress.

From BBC

The move came hours after immigration authorities said they faced off with protesters in the Democrat-run city and shot an armed woman when she and others rammed their cars into law enforcement vehicles.

From BBC

During a perp walk, law enforcement publicly escort a person accused of a crime as they are transported outside a police station or courthouse, usually in view of media cameras.

From BBC

The boy’s father was not part of the law enforcement response to the attack and is not involved in the investigation, Morton said.

From Los Angeles Times

Ever since Hoover’s death in 1972, presidents have typically nominated independent candidates with bipartisan support and law enforcement roots to run the FBI.

From Salon

Related Words

• administration 
• application 
• imposition 
• prosecution