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en·force

(ĕn-fôrs′)

tr.v. en·forced, en·forc·ing, en·forc·es

1. To compel observance of or obedience to: enforce a law.

2. To impose (a kind of behavior, for example): enforce military discipline.

3. To give force to; reinforce: "enforces its plea with a description of the pains of hell" (Albert C. Baugh).

[Middle English enforcen, from Old French enforcier, to exert force, compel, and from enforcir, to strengthen : en-, causative pref.; see en-¹ + force, strength; see force.]

en·force′a·bil′i·ty n.

en·force′a·ble adj.

en·force′ment n.

en·forc′er n.

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en•forc•er

(ɛnˈfɔr sər, -ˈfoʊr-)

n.

1. a person or thing that enforces.

2. a member of a group, esp. a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.

[1570–80]

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enforcer - one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior

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assistant, helper, help, supporter - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"

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