CEFR B2

enforced

verb

Meaning

Made to happen or be obeyed, especially by strong means or by law.

Examples

New regulations regarding waste disposal will be enforced starting next month.
The speed limit is strictly enforced on this highway to prevent accidents.

Synonyms: applied, imposed, implemented, compelled

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enforced (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔːrst/

Definition

Made to happen or be obeyed, especially by strong means or by law.

Examples

New regulations regarding waste disposal will be enforced starting next month.
The speed limit is strictly enforced on this highway to prevent accidents.
Despite initial resistance, the policy was eventually enforced across all departments.

How to Use enforced

enforced by (prepositional phrase): Made to be obeyed by a particular authority or method. — "The new dress code was enforced by the school principal."
enforced on (prepositional phrase): Applied to a specific group or area. — "The curfew was enforced on all residents under 18."
enforced compliance (collocation): Making sure rules are followed. — "The government aims for enforced compliance with environmental regulations."

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