as in to implement
to carry out effectively
the duty of the police is to enforce the law
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That request was denied, and in 2018 he was given a deportation order, which was never enforced.
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Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
One example of this emerging category is Application Detection and Response, which provides live telemetry from inside applications to detect attack paths and enforce real-time controls.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The agency is responsible for policy and programs that address the nation’s housing needs and enforce fair housing laws.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
When enforced, an arbitration clause compels a judge to dismiss a case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
One example of this emerging category is Application Detection and Response, which provides live telemetry from inside applications to detect attack paths and enforce real-time controls.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The agency is responsible for policy and programs that address the nation’s housing needs and enforce fair housing laws.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
When enforced, an arbitration clause compels a judge to dismiss a case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Enforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforce. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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