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Definition of Enforce
1. Verb. Ensure observance of laws and rules. "Apply the rules to everyone"
Generic synonyms: Compel, Obligate, Oblige
Specialized synonyms: Execute, Run, Execute
Derivative terms: Applicative, Enforcement, Enforcer
Antonyms: Exempt
2. Verb. Compel to behave in a certain way. "Social relations impose courtesy"
Definition of Enforce
1. v. t. To put force upon; to force; to constrain; to compel; as, to enforce obedience to commands.
2. v. i. To attempt by force.
3. n. Force; strength; power.
Definition of Enforce
1. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To strengthen (a castle, town etc.) with extra troops, fortifications etc. (defdate 14th-18th c.) ¹
2. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To intensify, make stronger, add force to. (defdate 14th-18th c.) ¹
3. Verb. (obsolete reflexive) To exert oneself, to try hard. (defdate 14th-17th c.) ¹
4. Verb. To give strength or force to; to affirm, to emphasize. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹
5. Verb. (archaic) To compel, oblige (someone or something); to force. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
6. Verb. To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Enforce
1. to compel obedience to [v -FORCED, -FORCING, -FORCES]
Medical Definition of Enforce
1. 1. To put force upon; to force; to constrain; to compel; as, to enforce obedience to commands. "Inward joy enforced my heart to smile." (Shak) 2. To make or gain by force; to obtain by force; as, to enforce a passage. "Enforcing furious way." 3. To put in motion or action by violence; to drive. "As swift as stones Enforced from the old Assyrian slings." (Shak) 4. To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to urge with energy; as, to enforce arguments or requests. "Enforcing sentiment of the thrust humanity." (Burke) 5. To put in force; to cause to take effect; to give effect to; to execute with vigor; as, to enforce the laws. 6. To urge; to ply hard; to lay much stress upon. "Enforce him with his envy to the people." (Shak) Origin: OF. Enforcier to strengthen, force, F. Enforcir; pref. En- (L. In) + F. Force. See Force. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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