en?force
/ɛnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs/
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Show IPA Pronunciation ?verb (used with object), -forced, -forc?ing. 1.to put or keep in force; compel obedience to: to enforce a rule; Traffic laws will be strictly enforced. 2.to obtain (payment, obedience, etc.) by force or compulsion. 3.to impose (a course of action) upon a person: The doctor enforced a strict dietary regimen. 4.to support (a demand, claim, etc.) by force: to enforce one's rights as a citizen. 5.to impress or urge (an argument, contention, etc.) forcibly; lay stress upon: He enforced his argument by adding details.