enforcement

S2 W2

BrE /ɪnˈfɔː(r)məns/ AmE /ɪnˈfɔːrməns/

noun en → es

1 LEGAL ACTION [uncountable] B2

the action of making people obey laws, rules, or agreements

cumplimiento, aplicación de la ley

  • enforcement of sth

Collocations enforcement of the law · enforcement of regulations

  • The police are responsible for enforcing the law.

    La policía es responsable de aplicar la ley.

2 IMPLEMENTATION [uncountable] C1

the process of making something happen or become effective, especially a new rule or system

implementación, puesta en marcha

  • enforcement of sth

Collocations enforcement of a new policy · enforcement of safety measures

  • The company is working on the enforcement of its new environmental policies.

    La empresa está trabajando en la implementación de sus nuevas políticas ambientales.