enforce the law
phrase
: to make sure that people obey the law
The job of the police is to enforce the law.
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“Enforce the law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enforce%20the%20law. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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