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
“And the department’s reasonable concerns about its legality and its general opposition to broad nonenforcement policies provided more than a reasonable basis for ending it.”
From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2019
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
It is in the position of temperance legislation, the facts of whose enforcement or nonenforcement are not promptly and continuously made public.
From Civics and Health by Allen, William H.
