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enforce

Main Entry:: en·force
Pronunciation:: \in-ˈfȯrs, en-\
Function:: transitive verb
Etymology:: Middle English, from Anglo-French enforcer, from en- + force force
Date:: 14th century

1: to give force to : strengthen2: to urge with energy <enforce arguments>3: constrain , compel <enforce obedience>4obsolete : to effect or gain by force5: to carry out effectively <enforce laws>

— en·force·abil·i·ty

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\-ˌfȯr-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— en·force·able

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\-ˈfȯr-sə-bəl\ adjective

— en·force·ment

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\-ˈfȯr-smənt\ noun

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