enforced; enforcing; enforces
Definition of enforce
1
: to give force to : strengthen
2
: to urge with energy
enforce arguments
4
obsolete
: to effect or gain by force
5
: to carry out effectively
enforce laws
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The first known use of enforce was in the 14th century
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