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Common collocations with enforce in American Collocation

enforce verb transitive

US /ɪnˈfɔrs/

strictly

aggressively
fully
rigidly
rigorously
strictly
stringently
strongly
vigorously

A recent survey found almost two-thirds of Edinburgh residents think parking restrictions should be strictly enforced .

correctly

adequately
correctly
effectively
properly

He stated that, in many developing countries, environmental protection legislation is not properly enforced .

a law or rule

law
legislation
order
regulations
rule
standards

At present it is very difficult to enforce the law in such cases.

an order to stop doing something

ban
blockade
curfew
embargo
prohibition
restriction
sanctions

There are fears that little is being done to enforce the ban.

agreement

agreement

You need to ensure that the tenancy agreement is enforced.

something that is wanted

conformity
discipline
obedience
uniformity
will

In the past corporal punishment was used to enforce discipline.

They were prepared to use military force to enforce their will.