enforcement

enforcement is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts

enforce + -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɛnˈfɔrsmənt/ or /ɛnˈfoʊrsmənt/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular enforcement

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Enforcement is the act of making people follow a law, rule, or decision.

   It is not a problem which can be solved by law enforcement alone.

   There simply hasn't been enough enforcement of the rules during this tournament.

Related words

• enforce
• enforceable