Other Word Forms
- nonenforcement noun
- preenforcement noun
- proenforcement adjective
- superenforcement noun
Etymology
Origin of enforcement
1425–75; late Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French. See enforce, -ment
Example Sentences
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As he unraveled the mystery, he impressed veteran researchers with his findings—including federal law enforcement, which took action against the network two weeks ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Metro shut down parts of its network after its security team detected hacking activity last month, and law enforcement and cybersecurity specialists are continuing to investigate who was behind the attack, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Under the current deal, nearly 700 law enforcement officers are on the ground patrolling beaches, using drones and buggies to stop people getting on boats.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The DOJ routinely declines to prosecute cases for any number of reasons, including insufficient evidence or because a case is not a priority for enforcement.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
Though it is not widely known, the prosecutor is the most powerful law enforcement official in the criminal justice system.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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