[ɛnˈfɔːs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation)
(e.g: the role of the police is to enforce the law)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in the senses ‘strive’ and ‘impel by force’; formerly also as inforce): from Old French enforcir, enforcier, based on Latin in- ‘in’ + fortis ‘strong’