enforcement
gb/ɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/ us/ɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
B1
Inglês
~ 3300
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
action
1
making sure rules are followed
The action of making people follow a law or rule.
Padrão de uso:
the enforcement of [law/rule/decision]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enforcement' with 'enforcer'. 'Enforcement' is the act or process, while 'enforcer' is the person who carries it out.
Sinónimos
implementation (Focuses on putting a rule or plan into effect, not necessarily on compelling obedience.)
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imposition (Implies forcing something onto people, sometimes with a negative tone.)
Antónimos
neglect (Failure to carry out the duty of ensuring rules are followed.)
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nonenforcement (Deliberate or accidental absence of enforcing rules.)
Colocações
law enforcement
|strict enforcement
|enforcement agency
|enforcement action
|enforcement measures
Temas
law
|government
|public safety
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Effective enforcement of traffic laws reduces accidents.
- The new policy will require stronger enforcement by the authorities.
- Enforcement of the contract terms was handled by the legal team.
- Environmental groups are calling for better enforcement of pollution regulations.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The police are responsible for the enforcement of the law.
- Good enforcement can stop crime.
- The school has strict enforcement of its rules.
- Enforcement keeps people safe.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
enforcement
IPA
GB/ɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
US/ɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
Sílabas e acento
en - force - ment (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (force)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: enforcement
- Plural: enforcement
Família de palavras
Core family
enforce
verb B2
Related words
enforcer
noun
enforceable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unenforceable
adjective
Advanced or less common
enforceability
noun
Expressões
enforcement action
1/ɪnfˈɔɹsmənt ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
official step to enforce rule
An official move by an authority to make someone obey a rule or law.
Exemplos
- The agency took enforcement action against the company for pollution.
- Enforcement actions may include fines or court orders.
law enforcement
1/lˈɔ ɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
police and related agencies
The police and other groups whose job is to make sure laws are followed.
Exemplos
- She has worked in law enforcement for over twenty years.
- Law enforcement officials are investigating the case.
selective enforcement
1/səlˈɛktɪv ɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
uneven application of rules
When authorities make some people follow a rule but not others, often unfairly.
Exemplos
- Critics accused the city of selective enforcement of parking rules.
- Selective enforcement can lead to public mistrust.
strict enforcement
1/stɹˈɪkt ɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
firm application of rules
When rules are followed very closely and there is no flexibility.
Exemplos
- Strict enforcement of safety regulations saved lives.
- The government promised strict enforcement of immigration laws.