enforcing

Meanings

• the act of compelling someone to do something by applying force or authority.

  - "John's failure to pay his debt led to his arrest and enforcing of the judgment against him."
  - "The city council passed a new regulation requiring all businesses to install security cameras. The police department is responsible for enforcing the new regulation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with enforcing
enforcing , rehearsing , endorsing , consigning

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Homophones

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1. enforcing
   

2. enforcing-agent
   

3. enforcing-officer
   

4. enforcing-order
   

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Variants

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enforce , enforceabilities , enforceability , enforceable , enforced , enforcement , enforcements , enforces , enforcing , self-enforcing

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Forms

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enforcing a contract, enforcing a court order, enforcing a regulation, enforcing a social norm, enforcing a law

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Etymology

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From Old French 'forcer' meaning 'to force, to compel'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compliance: The act of obeying or following the rules, regulations, or social norms in question. Compliance is often necessary to avoid negative consequences, such as fines, sanctions, or legal action.

2. Sanctions: A penalty or punishment imposed on a person, organization, or government for violating a law, regulation, or international agreement. Sanctions can take various forms, such as economic sanctions (e.g., trade embargoes, asset freezes, or financial penalties), diplomatic sanctions (e.g., expulsion of diplomats, suspension of diplomatic relations, or closure of diplomatic missions), or travel sanctions (e.g., restrictions on entering or leaving a country, or denial of travel documents, such as visas or passports)). Sanctions can be imposed by various entities, such as governments, international organizations, or private individuals or entities. The effectiveness of sanctions can depend on various factors, such as the specific nature and scope of the sanctions, the compliance and cooperation of the targeted individuals, organizations, or governments, and the availability and effectiveness of alternative strategies or solutions to address the underlying issues or conflicts.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the concept of enforcing laws, regulations, or social norms is an essential part of maintaining order, stability, and security within society. This can involve the use of force, authority, or coercion to bring about compliance with the rules, regulations, or social norms in question.

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