enforce
1. ensure observance of laws and rules (Freq. 17) - Apply the rules to everyone • Syn: implement, apply • Ant: exempt • Derivationally related forms: applicative (for: apply), enforcement, enforcer • Hypernyms: compel, oblige, obligate • Hyponyms: run, execute • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something 2. compel to behave in a certain way (Freq. 7) - Social relations impose courtesy • Syn: impose • Derivationally related forms: enforcement • Hypernyms: compel, oblige, obligate • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something
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