enforce + -ment

enforcement is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts change

Pronunciation change

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

Noun change

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.

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