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enforcement

/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/ /ɛnˈfɔːrsmənt/

Meanings
noun
The act of enforcing; compulsion.

Examples :

"Strict enforcement of the school's dress code is necessary to maintain order. "
government law police action essential

Related Words

Illustration execution

execution noun

/ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/

The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).

"The dancer's execution of the pirouette was graceful and precise. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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inappropriate adjective

/ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/

Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

"It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."

Illustration compulsion

compulsion noun

/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

"During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke."

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disruptions noun

/dɪsˈrʌpʃənz/ /dɪzˈrʌpʃənz/

An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.

""Heavy rain caused several disruptions to the train schedule today." "

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resulted verb

/ɹɪˈzʌltɪd/

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

"The heavy rain resulted in flooding in the streets. "

Illustration maintain

maintain verb

/meɪnˈteɪn/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"My friends are always there to maintain my confidence when I'm struggling with my studies. "

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enforcing verb

/ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ/ /ɛnˈfɔːrsɪŋ/

To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.

"The police are there to enforce the law."

Illustration constraint

constraint noun

/kənˈstɹeɪnt/

Something that constrains; a restriction.

"The new school rules are a constraint on how much time students can spend playing outside. "

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necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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constraints noun

/kənˈstɹeɪnts/

Something that constrains; a restriction.

"Due to time constraints, I couldn't finish all the questions on the test. "