enforce
verb (used with object)
to put or keep in force; compel obedience to.
had enforced
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past perfectof enforce.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Another key DOJ office, the Civil Rights Division’s voting section, had enforced federal laws that protect voting rights, particularly those that combat racial discrimination.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
According to a survey of 6,283 teachers carried out by Teacher Tapp last month, 1% of them in the East of England said their own school had enforced silent corridor rules.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2025
Mauritius had enforced a curfew until noon Tuesday, with everyone ordered to remain at home except emergency workers, some hospital workers and security forces.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
Before its March closure, the park had enforced COVID-19 measures required by the authorities, such as face masks and regular disinfection.
From Reuters ● Jun. 30, 2022
For the moment circumstances had enforced on him the wisdom of accepting the defensive attitude, but he knew himself, nevertheless, the virtual master of the situation.
From The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 by Archibald Forbes
