enforcement
noun
the act or process of enforcing.
nonenforcement
-
a word derived from
enforcement.
Example Sentences
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They can appeal to a long tradition of nonenforcement of abortion laws.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2023
“They should be at least making clear to the public that this nonenforcement policy is not resulting in harmful pollution,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2020
“Deferred action . . . is much more than nonenforcement: It would affirmatively confer ‘lawful presence’ and associated benefits on a class of unlawfully present aliens,” he said.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 20, 2015
Still, Mr. Frank said, the commission could do a better job of explaining that its nonenforcement stance is part of an effort to reduce reliance on ratings.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2011
To the courts tradition has required such deference that one hesitates to find out in how far they have been responsible in the past for the nonenforcement of health laws.
From Civics and Health by William H. Allen
