enforce
[ en-fawrs, -fohrs ]
/ ɛnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs /
verb (used with object), en·forced, en·forc·ing.
to put or keep in force; compel obedience to: to enforce a rule; Traffic laws will be strictly enforced.
to obtain (payment, obedience, etc.) by force or compulsion.
to impose (a course of action) upon a person: The doctor enforced a strict dietary regimen.
to support (a demand, claim, etc.) by force: to enforce one's rights as a citizen.
to impress or urge (an argument, contention, etc.) forcibly; lay stress upon: He enforced his argument by adding details.
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British Dictionary definitions for enforced
enforce
/ (ɪnˈfɔːs) /
verb (tr)
to ensure observance of or obedience to (a law, decision, etc)
to impose (obedience, loyalty, etc) by or as by force
to emphasize or reinforce (an argument, demand, etc)