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Antonyms for enforcement


Grammar : Noun
Spell : en-fawrs-muh nt, -fohrs-
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈfɔrs mənt, -ˈfoʊrs-



Definition of enforcement

Origin :
  • late 15c., from Old French enforcement "strengthening, fortification; rape, compulsion, coercion;" from enforcer; see enforce + -ment.
  • noun requirement to obey; implementation of rule(s)
Example sentences :
  • All laws to secure these ends will receive my best efforts for their enforcement.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The act further provides penalties and means of enforcement.
  • Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee
  • You will not need to woo the fair but to endure the enforcement of their loving suit.
  • Extract from : « Hiero » by Xenophon
  • These resolutions passed, they caused a proclamation by herald to be made for their enforcement.
  • Extract from : « Anabasis » by Xenophon
  • But with the enforcement of the Port Bill all this would change.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • This was on the second anniversary of the enforcement of the Port Bill.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • And it had always been Stern who had controlled the Enforcement Corps.
  • Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole
  • He already had the entire Enforcement Corps screaming for his blood.
  • Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole
  • In the enforcement of his rules, he was at times rigid, and at times lax.
  • Extract from : « The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass » by Frederick Douglass
  • For some reason the enforcement of the law was not insisted upon.
  • Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 » by Various

Synonyms for enforcement

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